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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of.
Question
- A. The storm raged outside; the lights flickered ominously.
- B. The storm raged outside, the lights flickered ominously.
- C. He went to the store; however, he forgot his wallet; and he had to turn back.
- D. She finished her work; she went home.
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correct Answer ( A )
Semicolons connect two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction . Option A correctly uses a semicolon to join two complete sentences that are closely related in meaning . Option B incorrectly uses a comma splice. Option C uses a semicolon incorrectly – it should be a comma or a conjunction . Option D uses a semicolon where a period would be more appropriate . Incorrect semicolon use can lead to run sentences