After months of uncertainty, the answer finally came _______ a resounding yes.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
came,
B
came;
C
came:
D
came—
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests dash usage for dramatic revelation.
- Context clues: After building suspense, the answer is dramatically revealed.
- Meaning: A dash creates dramatic effect when revealing information.
- Verify: "After months of uncertainty, the answer finally came—a resounding yes" effectively builds and releases tension.
💡 Strategy: Use a dash for dramatic effect when revealing important or surprising information.
Choice A is incorrect because a comma doesn't provide suffice dramatic effect. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon requires independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect because while a colon works, a dash is more dramatic here.