Although my parents were every well intentioned, the advice that they gave me was not well received by me: I argued with turn.
Correct answer: A. the advice that they gave me was not well received by me; I argued with them at every turn.
- A. the advice that they gave me was not well received by me; I argued with them at every turn.
- B. the advice that they gave me was not well received by me; l argued with them at every turning.
- C. the advice that they gave me was not well received; I argued with them at every turn.
- D. the advice that they gave me was not well received; I was arguing with them at every turn
- E. the advice that they gave me was not well received, and I argued with them at every turn.
Explanation
The semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses.
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