If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conductor rapped his baton on the podium, the orchestra sat at attention.
A) correct
B) add semicolon

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The sentence contains two independent clauses ("The conductor rapped his baton on the podium" and "the orchestra sat at attention") that are incorrectly joined by a comma, creating a comma splice. A semicolon is needed to correct this error.

If the Sentence Is Correct, Select "Correct