English NMDCAT Punctuation
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Select the sentence that correctly employs a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses.

A. The initial readings were anomalous; consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.
B. The initial readings were anomalous, consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.
C. The initial readings were anomalous; consequently the instrument was recalibrated.
D. The initial readings were anomalous: consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.

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  • The initial readings were anomalous; consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.
  • The initial readings were anomalous, consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.
  • The initial readings were anomalous; consequently the instrument was recalibrated.
  • The initial readings were anomalous: consequently, the instrument was recalibrated.

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