Question

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

A. Donald has three sisters; Carla, Donna, and Maggie.
B. Jacob, who plays in the orchestra; has a solo in the concert.
C. The wind howled through the trees; I became terribly afraid.
D. Whenever I feel afraid; I think of Aunt Margaret.

Answer 1

C is the correct answer. A semi colon indicates a pause between two main clauses. Example A has only one clause and examples B and D have only one main clause.