Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A. When you go camping; it is wise to bring a first aid kit; I always bring one when I go camping.
B. Older animals are usually surly and ill-tempered; accordingly it is unwise to attempt to pet a grown raccoon.
C. Raccoons are smart; otters on the other hand; are even smarter.
D. If you go to the store; please pick up milk, bread, and eggs.

Question

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

 		A.	When you go camping; it is wise to bring a first aid kit; I always bring one when I go camping.
 		B.	Older animals are usually surly and ill-tempered; accordingly it is unwise to attempt to pet a grown raccoon.
 		C.	Raccoons are smart; otters on the other hand; are even smarter.
 		D.	If you go to the store; please pick up milk, bread, and eggs.

jacob902 · Answer

The semicolon or semi-colon (;) is a punctuation mark that separates major sentence elements. A semicolon can be used between two closely related independent clauses, provided they are not already joined by a coordinating conjunction.