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Problem 1 - Entrance Test
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
A. I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
B. I have a big test tomorrow; because I can’t go out tonight.
C. I have a big test tomorrow; so I can’t go out tonight.
D. I have a big test tomorrow; and I can’t go out tonight.
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Correct: A
A semicolon links two independent clauses that are closely related. Only option A contains two complete, grammatically independent sentences on either side of the semicolon.