Find which of the sentences given in options is punctuated correctly.a)Paul hates anything technical so, he never turns his computer on.b)Paul hates anything technical, so he never turns his computer on.c)Paul hates anything technical; so he never turns his computer on.d)None of theseCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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The correct sentence, punctuated correctly, is option B: 'Paul hates anything technical, so he never turns his computer on.'
Explanation:
The given sentence is a compound sentence that consists of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction ('so'). The correct punctuation for this type of sentence is to separate the clauses with a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
Let's analyze each option to understand why the other options are incorrect:
A: 'Paul hates anything technical so, he never turns his computer on.'
- This sentence incorrectly places a comma after the word 'so.' The comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction 'so.'
C: 'Paul hates anything technical; so he never turns his computer on.'
- This sentence incorrectly uses a semicolon before the coordinating conjunction 'so.' A semicolon is not appropriate in this context. A comma should be used instead.
D: 'None of these.'
- This option states that none of the given sentences are punctuated correctly.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: 'Paul hates anything technical, so he never turns his computer on.'

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