Which mark is used for Semicolon________?
Correct answer: C. ;
- A. ?
- B. :
- C. ;
- D. !Pakistan Studies Quiz
Explanation
A semicolon is written as “;” and separates closely related independent clauses or items in a complex list. The extra words after the options appear to be unrelated text but do not alter the answer.
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