Question

Which of these sentences uses a semicolon appropriately?

Although the concert doesn't start for over an hour; most of the fans have already arrived at the concert hall.

The concert doesn't start for over an hour; though, most of the fans have already arrived at the concert hall.

Most of the fans have already arrived at the concert hall; however, the concert doesn't start for over an hour.

Even though the concert doesn't start for over an hour; however, most of the fans have already arrived at the concert hall.

Answer 1

C - While B could also be correct, C has the most complete sentences on both sides of the semi-colon and flows the best.

Answer 2

are you sure?

Answer 3

I thought it was A..

Answer 4

Same here

Answer 5

That would be when you use a comma. Semi-colons are more for separating different thoughts.

Answer 6

I just looked it up on a grammar help website and I'm pretty sure it's A! Not to argue or anything.

Answer 7

But it has a comma too .-.

Answer 8

Really? Hm. I'll talk to my teacher. She's taught us something different.

Answer 9

Well, if you think it's A, then go with that. Sorry for getting it wrong! ^.^"

Answer 10

Idk :(

Answer 11

I still say C, but if the grammar site says A, then go for that. But I stand by my choice. Not that I'm picking a fight, but I've been writing for a few years now, and everything I've learned about proper grammar laws points to C.

Answer 12

I believe its A....

Answer 13

thats what i was thinking ... thanks beautiful

Answer 14

No problem :D

Answer 15

A isn't right, though. I talked with two of my friends who are making high As in their English classes and one of the teachers, and they all said it is not A. The semicolon in A is incorrect. It's supposed to be a comma there instead.