Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
California,
B
California:
C
California—
D
California
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation should separate the subject of the sentence (“the Huntington Library in California”) from its verb (“received”).
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. No punctuation should separate the subject of the sentence (“the Huntington Library in California”) from its verb (“received”).
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. No punctuation should separate the subject of the sentence (“the Huntington Library in California”) from its verb (“received”).
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. No punctuation should separate the subject of the sentence (“the Huntington Library in California”) from its verb (“received”).