That Mount Everest is the highest peak above sea level is a fact known to most ______ determining exactly how to measure its height has been a subject of debate among geologists for decades.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
people: however
B
people,
C
people
D
people; however,
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The sentence consists of two independent clauses: "That Mount Everest is the highest... is a fact known to most people" and "determining exactly how to measure... has been a subject of debate." To join two independent clauses with a transition word like "however," a semicolon is required before the transition and a comma after it.