Select the correct answer.
Read this sentence:
A disruption of the Federal Union, heretofore only menaced, is now formidably attempted.
What is meant by "a disruption of the Federal Union" in this sentence?
A.
a joining of the northern states with the states that had seceded
B.
an attempt by the southern states to form their own government
C.
an interruption in the arguments between the North and the South
D.
secession, or the breaking away of southern states from the Answer:
Explanation:
Answer:
1) semicolon
2) comma
3) semicolon
Explanation:
semicolons are used to separate two independent clauses. Independent clauses are phrases that make sense on their own. The comma is needed in #2 because the phrases don't make sense on their own. In that case, a semicolon wouldn't work there.
Answer:
Portia wishes for help to keep from saying what she knows and feels.
Explanation: It's the last one. I got it right.
The last option, instances of drinking a beverage, would be the correct answer. Hope this helped! :)
