The sentence is written as a compound sentence, one that joins two independent clauses together in order to show their relationship. A compound sentence can only be joined by either a semicolon or a comma followed by a conjunction, but not a semicolon and a conjunction, as in this sentence as it is written. The only answer choice that correctly joins the two clauses is "The entire party worked to get the candidate elected, but the election still went against him."

Whenever you have two independent clauses (grammatically complete sentences that could stand on their own), they must be separated somehow. Semicolons are one such potential separation, along with a period, or a comma paired with a coordinating conjunctions. The best option to replace the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "the battle; his troops."

Whenever you have two independent clauses (i.e. two potential sentences that could stand on their own), they must be separated somehow. Semicolons are one such potential separation. The other two possibilities are a period and a coordinating conjunction paired with a comma. Here, since the two thoughts are connected, the best option to replace the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "it's too hot; I love.”

Whenever you have two independent clauses (i.e. two potential sentences that could stand on their own), they must be separated somehow. Semi-colons are one such potential separation. The other two options are a period and a coordinating conjunction preceded by a comma. The best option to replace the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "to go out; I prefer.”

Whenever you have two independent clauses (grammatically complete sentences that could stand on their own), they must be separated somehow. Semicolons are one such potential separation. The other option are a period and a comma paired with a coordinating conjunctions. The best option to replace the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "me math; my brother.”

Note that colons and semicolons should never be used interchangeably.

Semicolons are used to separate two independent clauses (an independent clause is one that could stand as a full sentence on its own). The first half of this sentence (starting with "Because...") cannot stand on its own and, thus, is a dependent clause. Neither a semicolon nor a period would be appropriate here. A simple comma is the best choice for punctuation in this sentence.

A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses - clauses that can stand as full sentences on their own. A clause beginning with the relativizer "which," such as the one in this sentence, is a dependent clause. In this instance, a comma is the appropriate choice over a semicolon.

In the sentence above, the two independent clauses must be joined somehow. One potential solution is to place a comma and a conjunction between them. Another potential solution is to place a semicolon between them; however, using both a semicolon and a conjunction is incorrect. Therefore, the best choice from the answers above is to omit the semicolon and use a comma instead.

The "yet in the end" functions in the sentence above as an interrupting, subordinate phrase. Therefore, it should be separated from the rest of the sentence by commas, not a comma and a semi colon. Therefore, "yet in the end," is the best answer to the question.

Semicolons may be used to separate two related, independent clauses; however they must be used alone, and without any accompanying conjunction. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is: "I appreciate the gift, but I don't appreciate the spirit in which it was given."