The team identified three major problems _______ inadequate funding, outdated equipment, and insufficient training.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
problems:
B
problems,
C
problems;
D
problems—
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests colon usage before a list.
- Context clues: A complete sentence introduces a list of specific problems.
- Meaning: Use a colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list.
- Verify: "The team identified three major problems: inadequate funding, outdated equipment, and insufficient training" correctly introduces.
đź’ˇ Strategy: A colon can introduce a list when preceded by a complete sentence.
Choice B is incorrect because a comma doesn't properly introduce a list. Choice C is incorrect because semicolons don't introduce lists. Choice D is incorrect because while a dash works, a colon is standard for lists.