Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Kingelez;
B
Kingelez,
C
Kingelez
D
Kingelez:
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation between a subject and a verb. No punctuation is needed when the subject of a sentence is immediately followed by a main verb. In this case, the sentence’s subject (“the innovative works of Congolese sculptor and architect Bodys Isek Kingelez”) is followed by the main verb “were featured,” and no punctuation should come between them.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the subject and the verb.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the subject and the verb.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the subject and the verb.