Question

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

1 Someone totally messed up my room; my sister looked very guilty.
2 I tried to move the desk to find my fallen paper; but it was too heavy.
3 Ellen changed the light bulbs in the lamps; washed the car; walked the dog; and swept the garage.
4 It was hard to find our way through the house; for the lights were dimmed and the sun was down.

Answer 1

3 is the answer for using a correct semicolon

Answer 2

1) is the answer because they are both complete sentences