\begin{tabular}{l} Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon? \\ Select the correct answer. \\ \( \begin{array}{r}\text { Ilove all animals however; } \\ \text { dogs hold a special place } \\ \text { in my heart. }\end{array} \) \\ \( \begin{array}{r}\text { Ilove all; animals } \\ \text { however, dogs hold a } \\ \text { however, dogs hold a } \\ \text { special place in my heart. }\end{array} \) \\ \( \begin{array}{l}\text { Ilove all animals however, } \\ \text { dogs; hold a special place } \\ \text { in my heart. }\end{array} \) \\ \hline\end{tabular}

Did you know that semicolons are like the cool middle ground between a period and a comma? They help connect closely related ideas in a sentence, creating a smoother transition without the abruptness of a full stop. For instance, you might say, "I love coffee; it energizes me every morning." Remember, when you see "however," you typically need a semicolon before it if it links two independent clauses! Want to avoid common semicolon snafus? A key tip is never to use a semicolon to separate phrases that aren’t complete sentences. For example, saying, "I enjoy reading; especially mystery novels" is incorrect. Instead, you could fix it by rephrasing or simply using a comma: "I enjoy reading, especially mystery novels." Keep those sentence structures clear and your semicolon usage will shine!