Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
of
B
of,
C
of—
D
of:
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation between a preposition and its complement. No punctuation is needed between the preposition “of” and its complement, the noun phrase “healing, self-discovery, and memory.”
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between a preposition and its complement.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between a preposition and its complement.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between a preposition and its complement.