In the context above, which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Answer

The clinic was busy; however, the staff remained organized.

Rationale

A semicolon joins independent clauses, and a comma follows however.

Answer choices

• B. The clinic was busy; however, the staff remained organized.

  A semicolon joins independent clauses, and a comma follows however.

• C. The clinic was busy, however; the staff remained organized.

• D. The clinic was busy however; the staff, remained organized.

• A. The clinic was busy; however the staff, remained organized.