Read the sentence and answer the question. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has b
een useful for mission specialists. Which correctly shows where a semicolon is needed in the sentence? A. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees; this education has been useful for mission specialists. B. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have; held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists. C. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful; for mission specialists. D. Since the late 1970s; many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists.
A: Since the late 1970, many astronauts have held advanced degrees; this education has been useful for mission specialists.
Explanation:
In the option A, the use of the semicolon in the is correct because it <em>separates </em>two statements that have r<em>elated meanings</em>. In this case, there are two independent clauses, and instead of using a conjunction, the writer prefered to use a semicoln to separate the two sentences. So, it functions the same as the conjuntion <em>and.</em>
The Correct Answer would be "D"<span>. Since the late 1970s; many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists.
