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A sentence that has two independent clauses has a semi colon.
If you can separate the sentence into two sentences, then it has a semi colon.
Example: Jane rode her bike very fast; she fell down and scraped her knees.
If you can separate the sentence into two sentences, then it has a semi colon.
Example: Jane rode her bike very fast; she fell down and scraped her knees.
Two independent clauses (aka sentences) that are combined need a semicolon in place of a transition word. I hope this helps and don't forget to rate me Brainliest!