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Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly? A. Chris and Molly were delighted to see the whole family gathered in the living room; the group was waiting to congratulate the couple. B. Chris and Molly loved spending their weekends at the beach during the summer; where they met some of their friends occasionally. C. Molly wasn't expecting Chris to stay up working so late; she could hear her favorite song playing on the radio. D. While Chris was preparing Molly's favorite meal; she decided to take out the trash, repair the broken shelf, and water the plants.

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Hi! It appears you have asked the same question twice. I will quote my answer to the same question you already posted:

"the only sentence which uses semicolon correctly is the first sentence, option A!

  • A. Chris and Molly were delighted to see the whole family gathered in the living room; the group was waiting to congratulate the couple.

We use semicolons in sentences between two independent clauses instead of a transitioning or linking word (conjunctions). "

Hope this helps!

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