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The newly discovered cave system contains unique crystalline formations, furthermore, it houses a previously unknown species of blind cave fish.

Which of the following choices best replaces the underlined portion?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. formations; furthermore, itCevap
  3. C
    formations; because it
  4. D
    formations; furthermore, because it

Cevap

The correct option is 'formations; furthermore, it' because it correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses connected by the transitional adverb 'furthermore'.
The correct option uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses linked by the transitional adverb 'furthermore'. When two independent clauses are joined by a conjunctive adverb, a semicolon must precede the adverb, and a comma must follow it.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify the two clauses in the sentence.
The clauses are 'The newly discovered cave system contains unique crystalline formations' and 'it houses a previously unknown species of blind cave fish'.
Determining clause type helps choose the correct punctuation.
2
Determine if the clauses are independent or dependent.
Both clauses can stand alone as complete thoughts, meaning they are both independent clauses.
Two independent clauses must be joined by a semicolon, a colon, or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction.
3
Evaluate the role of the transitional adverb 'furthermore'.
Since 'furthermore' is a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, it requires a semicolon before it and a comma after it.
This establishes proper transition punctuation and avoids a comma splice.

Anahtar Kavram

Using semicolons to connect independent clauses linked by a transitional adverb.
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Semicolons

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