Question

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.
One of our best employees was ill;

• A. ill,
• B. ill.
• C. ill -
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is B ill.

According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B, in place of the semi colon.

The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. Dashes are used to indicate change of thought or interruption.