Which sentence is an example of proper semicolon use?

A. I called Janice; isn't the weather terrific?

B. Some reptiles like a dry climate, while others; prefer a wet climate

C. Scientists have studied many of the lands on Earth; and are now exploring the ocean floors

D. The gym is on the ground floor; the classrooms are above it.

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Braxton Hensley

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5 September, 06:39

Which sentence is an example of proper semicolon use?

A. I called Janice; isn't the weather terrific?

B. Some reptiles like a dry climate, while others; prefer a wet climate

C. Scientists have studied many of the lands on Earth; and are now exploring the ocean floors

D. The gym is on the ground floor; the classrooms are above it.

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Donovan Oconnell · Answer 1

A semicolon is used to separate two complete sentences that are related in some way. Answer choices A and D both use a semicolon to separate two complete sentences, however, answer choice A combined two unrelated sentences. D is correct.