Question

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A.
The amount of trash that is produced each year is increasing; consequently, landfills are filling up.
B.
However, reducing consumption is another way to help the environment; because buying less means less trash.
C.
Recycling helps to reduce the amount of trash that is produced; and is beneficial to the environment.
D.
Many plastic items like trash bags and water bottles end up in oceans and rivers; causing harm to fish.

Answer 1

Answer: Many plastic items like trash bags and water bottles end up in oceans and rivers; causing harm to fish.

D

Answer 2

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Semicolons take the place of conjunctions in joining independent clauses. :)