Question

If you believe the phrase or sentence is written correctly or punctuated correctly, select (True). If you believe the phrase or statement is incorrect, select (False): The participants in the first study were paid; participants in the second study were unpaid.a. Trueb. False

Answer 1

The sentence in question uses correct punctuation, specifically a semicolon, to appropriately join two related independent clauses, making the statement true.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence given is 'The participants in the first study were paid; participants in the second study were unpaid.' To determine if this sentence is true (correct) or false (incorrect), one must assess the punctuation and structure. This sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses that are closely related in content. Therefore, the statement is true.

Answer 2

The correct answer is a. true

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence uses a semicolon two separate two independent clauses, so it is used correctly since the second part of the sentence talks about a different group of people.