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Punctuation Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?(1 point) Responses Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature. Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature. The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on. The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on. Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small. Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small. The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year. The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year. Skip to navigation page 9 of 9

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The sentence that uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses is:

**Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.**

This sentence contains two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning, making it appropriate to use a semicolon between them.