The correct answer is A. Debbie knew that studying for her test was important; consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night.
Explanation:
Punctuation marks vary according to the elements found in a sentence. In the case of the sentence presented this includes two main clauses joined by the linking word "consequently". This linking word similar to others such as however, therefore, thus or on the other hand, required a comma after it as they introduce another clause. Besides this, if "consequently" is used between to different clauses it is necessary to place a semicolon before "consequently" as this marks the end of a clause or sentence and the beginning of other. Considering this, the sentence that uses correct punctuation is "Debbie knew that studying for her test was important; consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night".
groups of stars
An appositive phrase follows a noun and defines it using a noun. The word constellations is a noun. It is defined as groups of stars. Usually, an appositive phrase is set off by commas. Another example of an appositive phrase is: My dog, a yellow lab, likes to play ball. The appositive phrase is "a yellow lab". The phrase describes the noun - dog.
I think the answer would be C. an angry state of mind
The points A, B, and D are different definitions from those of "a feeling or state of mind." That being said, they would not be alternate defintions. Also, "an upset or angry state of mind," comes with the primary definition, meaning C. would be an alternate definition.
The answer would be C. To be involved in a difficult situation. Hope this helps.
A run-on sentence is a sentence having two independent clauses with improper punctuation and without conjunctions. The correct answer is option b. It is difficult to understand a run-on sentence because you cannot identify where to pause or stop and that the sentence does not have conjunctions which would help in the transition of clauses.
