The museum's collection includes rare artifacts from ancient civilizations _______ it attracts millions of visitors each year from around the globe.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
civilizations, as a result,
civilizations as a result
civilizations; as a result,
civilizations: as a result,
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests punctuation with transitional phrases.
- Context clues: Two independent clauses are connected by "as a result."
- Meaning: Use a semicolon before a transitional phrase and a comma after it when joining independent clauses.
- 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.