📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-english
Which of the following correctly punctuates an elliptical sentence using a semicolon?
A
John plays the guitar; Mary the piano.
B
John plays the guitar; Mary, the piano.
C
John plays the guitar, Mary; the piano.
D
John plays the guitar; Mary plays, the piano.
Explanation
In an elliptical construction, a comma replaces the omitted verb ('plays'), and a semicolon joins the two independent clauses.
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