Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
select one:
a. i need to leave for school right now; because i don't have all of my school supplies gathered.
b. i need to leave for school right now; but i don't have all of my school supplies gathered.
c. i need to leave for school right now; although i don't have all of my school supplies gathered.
d. i need to leave for school right now; however, i don't have all of my school supplies gathered.

d. I need to leave for school right now; however, I don't have all of my school supplies gathered.

Explanation:

However in this case is used to as a conjunctive adverb so a semicolon is required before "however" in order to show there are two different sentences conjoined by an adverb. The first sentence is a fully independent clause that's why it is required a semicolon to separate it from the other clause. Then, after however it is required a comma.

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explanation:

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.