which answer choice correctly uses a semicolon to punctuate a compound sentence a The cake is burned, we'll have to bake another
one. b The cake is burned; we'll have to bake another one. c The cake is burned; we'll have to bake another one. d The cake is burned; and so we'll have to bake another one.
D - The cake is burned; and so we'll have to bake another one.
When using a semi-colon to combine two independent clauses (in a compound sentence), you much also use a coordinating conjuction. Option D is the only one with the coordinating conjunction (and).
Simple sentence _ I eat breakfast. Compound sentence_ I cook lunch for myself and save the rest for later. Complex sentence- I get ready to go shopping which is my hobby.
