Which sentences use a semicolon correctly?
Henry J. Kaiser, a steelmaker and shipbuilder, originally conceived the idea for the new prototype;
however, Howard Hughes and his staff
are credited with the actual design and construction of the
craft.
By this time, the government had spent an estimated $22 million on the project; Hughes had
personally spent $18 million of his own money.
Naismith had to think of something that would encourage everyone to play, and keep him active
without being too rough with each other.
Using his vast experience with other sports games, Naismith took bits and pieces of each; in order to
meet the parameters he was given.
Always active in athletics and team sports, Naismith created the game of basketball to emphasize
athletic skill; while shifting the focus away from the rough play
of other popular games such as football
and rugby
.