Question

Read the sentence and answer the question. The United States did not have any women astronauts until 1978 however, the Soviet Union sent a woman into space in 1963. Which correctly shows where a semicolon is needed in the sentence? A. The United States did not have any women astronauts until 1978; however, the Soviet Union sent a woman into space in 1963. B. The United States did not have any women astronauts until 1978 however, the Soviet Union; sent a woman into space in 1963. C. The United States did not; have any women astronauts until 1978 however, the Soviet Union sent a woman into space in 1963. D. The United States did not have any women astronauts until; 1978 however, the Soviet Union sent a woman into space in 1963.

Answer 1

i know i am a beginner but the answer is b

Answer 2

Answer:

A. The United States did not have any women astronauts until 1978; however, the Soviet Union sent a woman into space in 1963.

Explanation:

The first part of the sentence is a complete sentence and can stand alone.  The second half of the sentence depends on the first sentence.