Question

Colons and Semi-Colons Quick Check
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Question
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point)
Responses

We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.

I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.
I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.

Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.

The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses a semicolon correctly is:

**The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.**

This sentence correctly connects two independent clauses. The other sentences misuse semicolons.