The museum's collection includes rare artifacts from ancient civilizations _______ it attracts millions of visitors each year from around the globe.

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

A

civilizations, as a result,

B

civilizations as a result

C

civilizations; as a result,

D

civilizations: as a result,

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. This question tests punctuation with transitional phrases.

  1. Context clues: Two independent clauses are connected by "as a result."
  2. Meaning: Use a semicolon before a transitional phrase and a comma after it when joining independent clauses.
  3. Verify: "...rare artifacts from ancient civilizations; as a result, it attracts millions..." is correctly punctuated.

💡 Strategy: Use semicolon + transitional phrase + comma when joining two independent clauses.

Choice A is incorrect because a comma before "as a result" creates a comma splice. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks necessary punctuation entirely. Choice D is incorrect because a colon doesn't precede transitional phrases this way.