The CEO _______ known for her innovative leadership style _______ announced her retirement effective next month.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
—known for her innovative leadership style—
B
, known for her innovative leadership style,
C
—known for her innovative leadership style,
D
, known for her innovative leadership style—
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests dash usage for parenthetical information.
- Context clues: A parenthetical phrase interrupts the main sentence.
- Meaning: Dashes must be used in matching pairs for mid-sentence interruptions.
- Verify: "The CEO—known for her innovative leadership style—announced..." correctly brackets the aside.
💡 Strategy: When using dashes for parentheticals, use them in matching pairs.
Choice B is incorrect because while commas work, this tests dash usage. Choice C is incorrect because it mixes dash with comma asymmetrically. Choice D is incorrect because it also mixes punctuation types.