Select the letter of the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
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A) When you get to the third floor, you should turn left; the stereo department is right there.
B) When you get to the third floor; you should turn left. The stereo department is right there.
C) When you get to the third floor, you should turn left. The stereo department; is right there.

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Option A uses the semicolon correctly by separating two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. The semicolon helps to show the relationship between the two sentences and makes the text more cohesive. Option B creates a sentence fragment, and option C uses the semicolon incorrectly by separating a subject and verb that should not be separated.

Select the Letter of the Sentence That Uses the Semicolon