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His step was sure, his gait was stylish.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
His step was sure, his gait was stylish.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
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The correct option is D sure; his
The semi colon represents a longer pause than comma. It is used to separate clauses which are loosely connected in thought. As, the given sentence consists of clauses that are not strongly connected., a semi colon must be used to link them.
A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.The period is used to mark an end to a statement and not link them.Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
The semi colon represents a longer pause than comma. It is used to separate clauses which are loosely connected in thought. As, the given sentence consists of clauses that are not strongly connected., a semi colon must be used to link them.
A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.
The period is used to mark an end to a statement and not link them.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
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