Fans of science fiction will ______ blank multiple references to classic sci-fi stories in Janelle Monáe’s song lyrics, including her

Question

Fans of science fiction will ______ blank multiple references to classic sci-fi stories in Janelle Mon&aacute;e&rsquo;s song lyrics, including her recurring nods to the plot of the 1927 sci-fi film Metropolis . Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested here is punctuation between a verb and object. No punctuation is needed between the verb ("appreciate") and its object ("the multiple references..."). The object helps complete the idea of the verb-in this case, it explains what fans of science fiction will appreciate-and any punctuation between the two results in an ungrammatical sentence. Choice B is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object. Choice C is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object. Choice D is incorrect because no punctuation is needed between the verb and its object.

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