Question 18/Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (05.06 MC) Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon incorrectly? Emus are flightless birds that can run up to 31 mph; their powerful legs and feet assist with their speed. Ants are organized, social insects; they have a social structure with different tasks assigned to each colony member. Bats are the only mammals capable of flight.they use echolocation to navigate and hunt at night. Panthers are large cats known for their color variations.

## Step 1<br />The problem asks us to identify the sentence that uses a semicolon incorrectly. A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. It can also be used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Let's examine each sentence:<br /><br />1. "Emus are flightless birds that can run up to 31 mph; their powerful legs and feet assist with their speed." This sentence correctly uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.<br /><br />2. "Ants are organized, social insects; they have a social structure with different tasks assigned to each colony member." This sentence also correctly uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.<br /><br />3. "Bats are the only mammals capable of flight.they use echolocation to navigate and hunt at night." This sentence incorrectly uses a period instead of a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.<br /><br />4. "Panthers are large cats known for their color variations." This sentence does not contain a semicolon, so it cannot be considered incorrect in this context.