Question

56)

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect these two independent clauses?

The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
A) The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
B) The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow; though.
C) The painters completed the first coat of paint; I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
D) The painters completed; the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

semicolons replace the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and the comma after it.