Question

select the sentence that uses a semicolon to link two independent clauses.
a unfortunately, wildflowers in the spring months means more wasps in the summer; you have to take the bad with the good
b while wildflowers can be an appealing place for family photos; its important to watch out for snakes, which like flower patches
c hiding in flower patches is helpful for snakes because: they are cold blooded, the patches protect them from view of predators
d rattlesnakes are especially fond of bluebonnet patches; so the texas wildlife commission releases warnings for families

Explanation:

A semicolon is used to link two independent clauses. In option D, "Rattlesnakes are especially fond of bluebonnet patches" and "so the Texas Wildlife Commission releases warnings for families" are two independent clauses connected by a semicolon. In option A, the semicolon is used incorrectly as the second part is not an independent clause. In option B, the semicolon is misused as the second part is a dependent clause. In option C, the semicolon is also misused as the second part is a dependent clause.

Answer:

D. Rattlesnakes are especially fond of bluebonnet patches; so the Texas Wildlife Commission releases warnings for families.