Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
blend, with
B
blend. With
C
blend; with
D
blend with
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation between a verb and a prepositional phrase. No punctuation is needed between the verb “blend” and the prepositional phrase “with Charlie Adams’s delightfully catchy vocal melodies.” The prepositional phrase completes the idea of the sentence, explaining with what Koperqualuk’s guitar riffs blend.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and the prepositional phrase.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and the prepositional phrase.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and the prepositional phrase.