Question

Which sentence has an error in semicolon usage? Bryce was supposed to mow the lawn today; instead, he watched a video. Martina likes to cook; she makes a great vegetable lasagna. Raquel was tired; so she decided to go home. Darnell had to finish his lab report; as a result, he decided not to go to the park.

Answer 1

I think the one that starts with "Raquel"

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Raquel was tired; so she decided to go home.

Explanation:

According to grammar rules, the semicolon is used to separate independent clauses without including conjunctions. Also, the semicolon is correct if the sentences are joined by a conjunctive adverb (however, instead, moreover, as a result, etc.)

This implies it is not correct to use a semicolon with a regular conjunction (and, but, or, so); therefore, the sentence "Raquel was tired; so she decided to go home" has an error in semicolon usage because there is a semicolon along with a conjunction. Instead, a comma should be used or the conjunction "so" should be omitted.