Question

Use a semicolon with conjunctive adverbs (transition words) to join independent clauses.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

True. Use a semicolon to join main clauses that are connected by a conjunctive adverb.

Step-by-step explanation:

True. Use a semicolon to join main clauses that are connected by a conjunctive adverb. For example:

• She is going to be a schoolteacher; therefore, she believes education is the most fundamental pillar of the republic.
• Road construction in Seattle has hindered travel around town; as a result, streets have become covered with bulldozers, trucks, and cones.