The answer is c. He was tired and it was late; it had been a long day. The semi-colon helps distinguish the two separate parts. The part where it says "it had been a long day" doesn't make sense if added by a comma.
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Creech is wrestling with big themes and feelings throughout Love That Dog in addition to slyly introducing young readers to the magic of poetry: what it takes for kids to discover their own self-expression; the early impact that supportive teachers and role models can have on students; the tragic, unexpected loss of a beloved pet.
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The awsner is B. Carry because that is a verb explaining an action