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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect these two independent clauses?

The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
A) The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
B) The painters completed the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow; though.
C) The painters completed the first coat of paint; I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.
D) The painters completed; the first coat of paint I still need to paint a second coat before tomorrow, though.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

semicolons replace the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) and the comma after it.

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