In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly?

A. Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie.

B. Whenever I feel afraid; I think of Aunt Margaret.

C. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert.

D. Cheryl's favorite snack is chocolate; she could eat it daily.

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Bryanna Bishop

9 April, 12:15

In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly?

A. Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie.

B. Whenever I feel afraid; I think of Aunt Margaret.

C. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert.

D. Cheryl's favorite snack is chocolate; she could eat it daily.

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Dayton Curtis · Answer 1

D. A semicolon connects two sentences that could be independent. Cheryl's favorite snack is chocolate. She could eat it daily. They both can be written separately but are connected because they have a similar message