Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
artist—
B
artist
C
artist:
D
artist,
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of punctuation between titles and proper nouns. No punctuation is needed to set off the proper noun "Marie-Denise Villers" from the title that describes Villers, "little-known French portrait artist."
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because no punctuation is needed.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because no punctuation is needed.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because no punctuation is needed.