The expedition required careful planning _______ extensive training _______ and substantial funding.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
, extensive training,
B
extensive training
C
; extensive training;
D
: extensive training:
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests comma usage in a simple series.
- Context clues: Three items (planning, training, funding) in a list.
- Meaning: Use commas to separate items in a series.
- Verify: "...careful planning, extensive training, and substantial funding" correctly lists three items.
💡 Strategy: Separate items in a series with commas. The Oxford comma before "and" is standard.
Choice B is incorrect because it lacks commas. Choice C is incorrect because semicolons are for complex series. Choice D is incorrect because colons don't separate list items.