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

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

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

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

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

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Konner Hicks

2 December, 20:07

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

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

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

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

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

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Answers (2)

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Kaleigh Hart · Answer 1

When you make compound sentences is when you usually use a semicolon. Using the fanboys method I can determine the correct answer.

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

Dean Oconnor · Answer 2

I think the answer is C, because you use semicolons to link two independent causes that are related in thought.