50 pts

Which sentence is an example of proper semicolon use?

A I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,-the folks call her Mrs. Anderson; and the children-Milly, Jane, and Grundy-go to school and are learning well.

B I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy; the folks call her Mrs. Anderson; and the children; Milly, Jane, and Grundy-go to school and are learning well.

C I shall probably even be praying for you but; while there is yet time I hasten to wish that you may take a dose of your own poison by mistake.

D None of the above

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William Perry

English

26 July, 05:36

50 pts

Which sentence is an example of proper semicolon use?

A I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,-the folks call her Mrs. Anderson; and the children-Milly, Jane, and Grundy-go to school and are learning well.

B I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy; the folks call her Mrs. Anderson; and the children; Milly, Jane, and Grundy-go to school and are learning well.

C I shall probably even be praying for you but; while there is yet time I hasten to wish that you may take a dose of your own poison by mistake.

D None of the above

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Terrance Gonzales · Answer 1

Terrance Gonzales 26 July, 05:48

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It will be C i think

Draven Mays · Answer 2

In my opinion, D. None of the above ...

but I think they were going for B. You can use a semicolon in lists.

Like this:

I love Lindy's, home to the best ice cream in the city; Giordano's, which sells the best pizza on the planet; and Nicky's, home of the all American dog.

OR

to separate 2 sentences that relate.

The black sweater is my favorite; it goes with everything.