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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night. Debbie knew that studying for her test was important; consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night. Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently; she cleared her schedule for the night. Debbie knew that studying for her test was important, consequently she cleared her schedule for the night.

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Answer:

Debbie knew that studying for her test was important; consequently, she cleared her schedule for the night. (second option)

Explanation:

The word consequently is a conjunctive adverb. It is used as a transitional word to link two independent clauses in one sentence. In such cases, you need to put a semicolon before the transitional word and a comma after it.

There are different types of transitional words and phrases. Consequently is a transitional word of consequence or result.