Dedication, creativity, and resilience _______ these qualities enabled her success.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

resilience:

B

resilience,

C

resilience;

D

resilience—

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. This question tests dash usage before a summary.

  1. Context clues: A list is followed by a summary referring back to those items.
  2. Meaning: A dash can introduce a summary after a series.
  3. Verify: "Dedication, creativity, and resilience—these qualities enabled..." effectively summarizes.

💡 Strategy: Use a dash before a summary that refers back to a preceding list.

Choice A is incorrect because colons introduce what follows, not summarize what precedes. Choice B is incorrect because a comma doesn't provide sufficient separation. Choice C is incorrect because semicolons aren't for summaries.