Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

Responses

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

1 answer

The correct sentences that use a semicolon appropriately are:

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

This sentence correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses.

The other options do not correctly use a semicolon.