The proposed changes _______ according to industry analysts _______ could reshape the entire market.

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

A

, according to industry analysts,

B

according to industry analysts

C

; according to industry analysts,

D

—according to industry analysts

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. This question tests comma usage with interrupting attributive phrases.

  1. Context clues: "According to industry analysts" is an attributive phrase interrupting the sentence.
  2. Meaning: Interrupters are set off by commas on both sides.
  3. Verify: "The proposed changes, according to industry analysts, could reshape..." correctly brackets the attribution.

💡 Strategy: Set off attributive phrases like "according to X" with commas on both sides.

Choice B is incorrect because it lacks commas. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon is improper here. Choice D is incorrect because a single dash creates asymmetry.

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