Award-winning cinematographer James Wong Howe was known for his innovative filming techniques. While filming a boxing match for the movie

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Award-winning cinematographer James Wong Howe was known for his innovative filming techniques. While filming a boxing match for the movie Body and Soul blank Howe had a handheld camera operator wear roller skates. This allowed the operator to move smoothly around actors in a boxing ring, creating an immersive experience for viewers.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

Choice B is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation between a supplementary element and a main clause. This choice correctly uses a comma to mark the boundary between the supplementary phrase (&ldquo;While...1947&rdquo;), which indies when the action occurred, and the main clause (&ldquo;Howe had a handheld camera operator wear roller skates&rdquo;). Choice A is incorrect because a comma paired with the conjunction &ldquo;and&rdquo; can&rsquo;t be used in this way to mark the boundary between the supplementary element (&ldquo;While...1947&rdquo;) and the main clause (&ldquo;Howe...skates&rdquo;). Choice C is incorrect because the conjunction &ldquo;and&rdquo; can&rsquo;t be used in this way to join the supplementary element (&ldquo;While...1947&rdquo;) and the main clause (&ldquo;Howe...skates&rdquo;). Choice D is incorrect because it fails to mark the boundary between the supplementary element and the main clause with appropriate punctuation.

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