Question

. Which choice is correctly punctuated? My roots can be traced; to Britain and Ireland. Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible. It is easy to research your genealogy; if the records are well kept. I plan to research my genealogy in the following countries; England and Ireland. 21. Which choice is correctly punctuated? I started my research; at the library. I know exactly where to start my research: the library. The library is a great place: I like to research. I choose to do my research; at the library.

Answer 1

Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are kept well and accessible.
I know exactly where to start my research: the library

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible.

2. I know exactly where to start my research: the library.

Explanation:

1. The semicolon is properly used in the right option to join two independent clauses closely related in meaning. In the first and last options, a semicolon is used where a colon would have been correct. In the third option, the adverb clause "if the records..." should be separated from the main sentence with a comma, not a semicolon.

2. In the right option, a colon is properly used to introduce a sentence or phrase that illustrates or complements the previous. Semicolons are wrongly used in the first and last options, needlessly setting off a complement, while in the third option, a semicolon (not a colon) should be used to join the two independent clauses.