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In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly A.Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie B.Whenever I feel afraid; I think of aunt margaret C. Cheryl's favorite snack
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In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly

A.Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie
B.Whenever I feel afraid; I think of aunt margaret
C. Cheryl's favorite snack is chocolate; she could eat it daily
D. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert

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

Explanation: ';' indicates a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.

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