Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
(1981) El Norte (1983),
B
(1981)—El Norte (1983)—
C
(1981), El Norte (1983),
D
(1981) El Norte (1983)
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The convention being tested is the punctuation of items in a series. The comma after “(1981)” is used conventionally to separate the first and second items in the series, and the comma after “(1983)” is used conventionally to separate the second and third items in the series.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because it fails to use appropriate punctuation to separate the first and second items in the series.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because dashes can’t be used in this way to separate items in a simple series.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because it fails to use appropriate punctuation to separate the items in the series.