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Which of the following sentences uses

the semicolon correctly?
A. The main character borrows a diamond necklace to
appear richer; and truly is not.

B. Some people are never satisfied with their position in
life; and they can never be content.

C. Maupassant uses irony; and he also uses imagery.

D. Maupassant suggests appearances can be deceiving;
nothing is quite what it seems from the outside.

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The answer is D. Semicolons are used to separate two independent thoughts. “And” is not used as a transition when semicolons used
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