Depending on the sentence content, there are four ways to puncuate a compound sentence with two independent clauses -
Use a semicolon
Use a semicolon and a transition word (however, therefore)
Use a colon
Use a comma and coordinating conjunction (and, but, for)
The question is from James Baldwin's book, Notes of A Native Son and same-titled essay in the book. The author gives the details of his father's death and writes that his mother gave birth to one his sisters just before the father passed away. Therefore, the correct option is C.
The importance of religion
So that if something is not correct they doblethink to make sure and find the solution.
"The curtains were covered in dust and smog, like the rest of the city, both slowly decaying in their age."
