When should you use a semicolon?
a. when you want to replace the conjunctions and, or, or but and to connect the main clauses of a compound sentence
b. when you want to replace a period at the end of a sentence
c. when you need to introduce a list of items
d. when you want to join two independent clauses where the second clause explains the first

Which of the following statements are true about james fenimore cooper's contributions to the development of the american novel? select all that apply. 1-cooper is known for exceptionally good descriptive passages. 2-cooper brought american life into american fiction. 3-cooper sometimes used the novel as social criticism. 4-cooper specialized in writing about the cities. 5-cooper is known for the action in his novels. 6-cooper defined the native american character in the minds of americans. 7-cooper usually displayed excellent characterization of men. 8-cooper usually displayed excellent characterization of women.