Select the letter of the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
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A) I really should get home on time today, nevertheless; I'll stay and help you finish painting.
B) I really should get home on time today; nevertheless, I'll stay and help you finish painting.
C) I really should get home on time today, nevertheless, I'll stay and help you finish painting.

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The correct punctuation is to use a semicolon before "nevertheless" and a comma after it. Option B correctly uses a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses and a comma to set off the transitional word "nevertheless."

Select the Letter of the Sentence That Is Punctuated Correctly