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OpenStudy (is3535):

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Our grandparents are returning home by train, their departure time is 8:00 A.M. B. Our grandparents are returning home by train; their departure time is 8:00 A.M. C. Our grandparents are returning home by train their departure time is 8:00 A.M. D. Our grandparents are returning home by train; and their departure time is 8:00 A.M.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (is3535):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well if you look at the sentence, it has two independent clauses. The first: "Our grandparents are returning home by train" The second:"Their departure time is 8:00 A.M." To connect two independent clauses without the use of a conjunction you need to use a semi-colon

OpenStudy (is3535):

so b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (is3535):

ok ty

OpenStudy (anonymous):

same omg semi-colons are death

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