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Which sentence uses the semicolon (correctly?)

A. George brought a candy bar for me in his lunch; but forgot to give it to me.

B. Let's go to the store after breakfast; the dog got into the trashcan in the kitchen.

C. I came home late for dinner again; my mother sent me directly to my room.​

User Mayank Pandeyz
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The appropriate answer is (A)

It is the best sentence that made use of the semicolon appropriately
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Answer:

↣ C.) I came home late for dinner again; my mother sent me directly to my room.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence above best uses the semicolon because it links up two independent clauses that are directly related to one another.

. . • ☆ . ° . • °: . * ₊ ° . ☆

I hope this helps!

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