The committee recommended the following _______ increased funding for public schools, reduced class sizes, and improved teacher salaries.

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

A

following,

B

following;

C

following:

D

following—

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. This question tests colon usage after "the following."

  1. Context clues: "The following" explicitly announces a list.
  2. Meaning: A colon naturally follows "the following" to introduce a list.
  3. Verify: "The committee recommended the following: increased funding..." correctly introduces the list.

đź’ˇ Strategy: Use a colon after "the following," "as follows," or similar expressions.

Choice A is incorrect because a comma is insufficient after "the following." Choice B is incorrect because semicolons don't introduce lists. Choice D is incorrect because while possible, a colon is the standard choice after "the following."

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