In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly?

A. Cheryl’s favorite snack is chocolate; she could eat it daily.
B. Whenever I feel afraid; I think of Aunt Margaret.
C. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert.
D. Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie.

Question

In which one of the following sentences is the semicolon used correctly? 
    
   A. Cheryl’s favorite snack is chocolate; she could eat it daily.
   B. Whenever I feel afraid; I think of Aunt Margaret.
   C. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert.
   D. Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie.

anonymous · Answer

D. Because you can use a semicolon before a list.