Question

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a semicolon? (L.2) We were entirely exhausted from the flight; nevertheless, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty before nightfall. We were entirely exhausted from the flight nevertheless; we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty before nightfall. We were entirely exhausted; from the flight nevertheless, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty before nightfall. We were entirely exhausted from the flight nevertheless, we wanted; to see the Statue of Liberty before nightfall.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is "We were entirely exhausted from the flight; nevertheless, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty before night fall.

Explanation:

When using a Simi colon however statement (you can replace however with different conjuctive adverbs) the semi colon always comes before however and a comma following it. You have to remember that this also differs from a simple semi colon sentence, such as "Fred had a long day at work; Fred is very tired.