📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-english
Which sentence incorrectly uses a semicolon?
A
I have a big meeting tomorrow; therefore, I need to sleep early.
B
She is an excellent student; always completing her assignments on time.
C
The team won the championship; they celebrated late into the night.
D
He bought apples, oranges, and bananas; and he baked a pie.
Explanation
A semicolon cannot be used to join an independent clause with a dependent phrase or clause.
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