Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point)
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We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.
I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
The correct sentence that uses a semicolon correctly is:
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
To identify the correct sentence, you need to understand the purpose of using a semicolon. A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses (sentences that can stand alone as complete sentences). In this case, the two clauses "The stadium is located next to the school" and "it does not take long to walk there" are closely related because they both provide information about the location of the stadium. Therefore, the use of a semicolon is appropriate to join these two clauses.