Rose and jean were ready to perform, they had rehearsed their piano recital for weeks.
Correct answer: B. Rose and jean were ready to perform; they had rehearsed
- A. Rose and jean were ready to perform, they had rehearsed
- B. Rose and jean were ready to perform; they had rehearsed
- C. Their rehearsing had make them ready for
- D. They had rehearsed and Rose and jean were ready for
- E. Rose and jean were ready to perform; they rehearsed
Explanation
The semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses.
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