Answer: The word because is a linking word and the semicolon isn't appropriate where there is a link So no the semicolon won't work :)
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but much research has been done and more has learned about brain injuries in the last 5 years
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because this shows they are telling more players about the injuries and informing them about the dangers of playing
The last sentence is correct, because the other ones either had periods in the middle or too many commas in them.
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I don't understand what you want me to do
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Dimmesdale defends and praises Hester in his speech, which would be very strange behavior for a reverend like him.
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Hester has an illegitimate daughter and refuses to say who the child's father is. As she lives in a Puritan society where patriarchy and conservatism reigns, she suffers prejudice and insults from the whole society. However, Reverend Dimmesdale (a cleric who should abolish Hester's sin) gives a speech in favor of Hester, where he praises her and reinforces her qualities. This is very strange behavior, which made the whole community suspicious.
