Question

Select the correctly punctuated sentence. the facts are becoming clearer by the day; this new direction will lead to disaster. the facts, are becoming clearer by the day, this new direction will lead to disaster. the facts are becoming clearer by the day this new direction will lead to disaster.

Answer 1

Answer:

The facts are becoming clearer by the day; this new direction will lead to disaster.

Explanation:

This is a combination of two independent clauses, because each have their own subject+predicate combination and could stand on their own as sentences. When we want to link them because of they relate in meaning, the correct punctuation is the semicolon. Using no punctuation would cause a run-on sentence, and using a comma would result in a comma splice.

Answer 2

The facts are becoming clearer by the day; this new direction will lead to disaster.