📝 English

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

A I love to read; and write.
B The sky was gray; we decided to stay indoors.
C She went to the store; bought groceries, went home.
D However; we decided to continue.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?" is Option B: The sky was gray; we decided to stay indoors..

The other options — A) I love to read; and write., C) She went to the store; bought groceries, went home., D) However; we decided to continue. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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