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Original Sentence: Amy Bleuel says that the semicolon symbolizes strength in the midst of darkness, but it represents the choice individuals have to continue their life instead of end it. Possible Edits:
 
  a. Amy Bleuel says that, the semicolon symbolizes strength in the midst of darkness, but it represents the choice individuals have to continue their life instead of end it.
  b. Amy Bleuel says that the semicolon symbolizes strength in the midst of darkness, and it represents the choice individuals have to continue their life instead of end it.
  c. Amy Bleuel says that the semicolon symbolizes strength in the midst of darkness, nor it represents the choice individuals have to continue their life instead of end it.
  d. Correct as is.

Question 2

Original Sentence: The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, for it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't. Possible Edits:
 
  a. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, nor it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
  b. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, or it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
  c. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, so it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
  d. Correct as is.



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Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: To choose the correct answer, review the relationship between the two complete sentences on each side, and then determine which coordinating conjunction to place after the comma.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: To choose the correct answer, review the relationship between the two complete sentences on each side, and then determine which coordinating conjunction to place after the comma.



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