Why is a semicolon required in the following sentence? The waves rippled across the ocean; sunlight dappled the water and the sand.

to link items that appear in a list
to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause
to join independent clauses
to link parts of a compound adjective {idk the answer}

What is the function of an economic system?

Active reading to kill a mockingbird, twelve through twenty-one during the trial, atticus questions four witnesses. as you read, complete the chart below by noting the key information given by each witness during questioning. also note how each witness behaves on the stand, commenting on the general impression the witness makes. answer for the following characters: the sheriff, bob ewell, miss ewell, and tom robinson.

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?