Question

Which answer is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

A.
Helen's left front tire is losing air the mechanic thinks she may need a new tire.

B.
Helen's left front tire is losing air, the mechanic thinks she may need a new tire.

C.
Helen's left front tire is losing air; the mechanic thinks she may need a new tire.

D.
Helen's left front tire is losing air and the mechanic thinks she may need a new tire.

Answer 1

Hello Studybird123,

The most logical answer to your question is C. Since there are 2 ideas being expressed, a semicolon fits this best.

Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 2

Thank you!! :)

Answer 3

No problem:)