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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 connects two independent clauses that are closely related in theme.
