Original Sentence: The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, for it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't. Possible Edits:
a. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, nor it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
b. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, or it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
c. The semicolon is an important punctuation mark in English grammar, so it represents a place where a sentence could end but doesn't.
d. Correct as is.
d
RATIONALE: To choose the correct answer, review the relationship between the two complete sentences on each side, and then determine which coordinating conjunction to place after the comma.
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__________ are rules that specify or prohibit certain behaviors in specific situations.
A. Norms B. Precepts C. Sanctions D. Prescriptions E. Values
What kind of external marks are "present on this defiant edifice"?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).