Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A) Use semicolons to separate two closely related independent clauses.
B) Use semicolons to separate the indirect object from the direct object.
C) Use semicolons to join two independent clauses that are connected by such words as however, therefore, and furthermore.
D) Use semicolons to separate items in a series when commas are already part of the list.

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Semicolons are not used to separate indirect objects from direct objects; that role is typically filled by commas if needed for clarity, or no punctuation at all in most cases. Semicolons are primarily used to separate closely related independent clauses, join independent clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs, and separate items in complex lists where commas are present within items.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Not Correct