English Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension BUMHS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 71 of 99
Choose the sentence with correct semicolon placement:
A
The pen was expensive, still I bought it.
B
The pen was expensive still; I bought it.
C
The pen was expensive still I bought it.
D
The pen was expensive; still I bought it.
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Official Correct Choice:
Option D: The pen was expensive; still I bought it.
Concept: Conjunctive Adverbs and Semicolons.

Solution: A semicolon is placed before a conjunctive adverb (still) joining two independent clauses: Clause 1; still Clause 2.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Causes a comma splice.

  • Option B: Misplaces the semicolon after 'still'.

  • Option C: Run-on sentence without punctuation.

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