The restaurant received outstanding reviews for its cuisine _______ it became known for its exceptional customer service.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
cuisine, moreover
B
cuisine: moreover,
C
cuisine; moreover,
D
cuisine moreover,
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests punctuation with conjunctive adverbs.
- Context clues: Two independent clauses connected by "moreover."
- Meaning: Use semicolon before and comma after conjunctive adverbs joining independent clauses.
- Verify: "...received outstanding reviews for its cuisine; moreover, it became known..." is correct.
💡 Strategy: Conjunctive adverbs (moreover, however, therefore) between independent clauses: semicolon + adverb + comma.
Choice A is incorrect because a comma before "moreover" creates a comma splice. Choice B is incorrect because a colon doesn't precede conjunctive adverbs. Choice D is incorrect because it lacks proper punctuation before "moreover."