Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
popularized;
B
popularized,
C
popularized
D
popularized:
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation use between a verb and an object. No punctuation is needed between the verb "popularized" and its object "the use of Jamaican Creole." The object helps complete the idea of the verb—in this case, it explains what Louise Bennett popularized—and any punctuation between the two results in an ungrammatical sentence.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object.