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Which sentence uses a semicolon

correctly?
(Remember, a semicolon joins two
complete sentences.)

A. Her decision was indicated in an instant; it had been
made after days of anguished deliberation.

B. The king and his court were in their places, opposite the
twin doors; those fateful portals.

C. Without the slightest hesitation; he went to the door on
the right, and opened it.

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Answer:

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

B is a complete sentance and a fragment.

C is a dependent clause and a complete sentance.

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