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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A The cat purred loudly; it was content with its nap.
B She enjoys baking, reading; and gardening.
C He felt unwell; so he decided to go home early.
D Many factors contributed to the decline; including economic instability and political unrest.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Option A correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Options B, C, and D misuse the semicolon in various grammatical contexts.

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