The correct answer is: [B]: "semicolon" .
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Choice: [A]: "comma" — is INCORRECT. Note that placing a "comma" would result in an error known as "comma splice".
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Choice: [C]: "period" — is INCORRECT. Note that placing a "period" would be incorrect. Doing so would result in a new sentence that does not begin with a capital letter.
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Choice: [D]: "no punctuation is needed" —is INCORRECT. Note that if the statement were left alone, the statement would be a "<u>run-on sentence</u>".
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The correct answer is: [B]: "semicolon". If a new sentence could be formed; and if the ideas could connect; it is acceptable to place a "semicolon" between the "two potential statements to form one statement" ; and to NOT CAPITALIZE the first word of the "second [potential sentence]" —<u>unless</u> that "[second potential sentence] begins with a proper pronoun.
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The best thesis statement would be:
A. Schools should encourage volunteering because it reduces stress, promotes personal growth, and has a positive effect on society.
This is the best because it provides the topic "Schools should encourage volunteering" and then it goes on to provide reasons for this that will most likely be described in the rest of the paper.
Hope this helps!
Is there any multiple choice
