The technology is designed for efficiency _______ not for aesthetics.

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

A

efficiency—not

B

efficiency, not

C

efficiency; not

D

efficiency: not

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. This question tests comma usage with contrasting phrases.

  1. Context clues: "Not for aesthetics" contrasts with "for efficiency."
  2. Meaning: Use a comma before contrasting phrases beginning with "not."
  3. Verify: "The technology is designed for efficiency, not for aesthetics" correctly shows contrast.

đź’ˇ Strategy: Use a comma before contrasting elements introduced by words like "not," "but," or "rather."

Choice A is incorrect because a dash provides more dramatic emphasis than needed. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon requires two independent clauses. Choice D is incorrect because a colon introduces explanations or lists, not contrasts.

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