Question
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?
A. Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small
B. the ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time foies on
C. the tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year
D. some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature
A. Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small
B. the ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time foies on
C. the tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year
D. some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature
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The correct sentence that uses a semicolon appropriately to connect two closely related clauses is:
**D. some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.**
The clauses on either side of the semicolon are closely related in that they both describe different reasons why people might choose to climb mountains.
**D. some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.**
The clauses on either side of the semicolon are closely related in that they both describe different reasons why people might choose to climb mountains.