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Fill in the blanks and choose the correct definition for the punctuation.
When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use ________ .

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When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use Semi-colon.

Option	Description
Comma	A comma is used to separate items in a list or to indicate a slight pause within a sentence.
Semi-colon	A semi-colon is used to link two closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas.
Period	A period is used to mark the end of a declarative sentence.
Colon	A colon is used to introduce a list, quote, explanation, or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause elaborates on the first.

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Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:

List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Words)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Words)
(A) I read the mystery novels	(II) because
they captivate my imagination.
(B) This is the place	(III) where
he was born.
(C) Many things have happened	(IV) since
we met last time.
(D)	(I) unless
You tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go.

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Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:-

List-I (Words)	List-II (Definitions)
(A) Abdicate	(IV) To give up a throne or other office of dignity
(B) Expurgate	(I) To remove offensive portion of a book
(C) Plagiarism	(II) Literary theft
(D) Besiege	(III) To surround a place with the intention of capturing

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