The World Health Organization released a report detailing the three nations with the longest life expectancies in the _________ Japan, and Switzerland.

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

A

world. Which are Monaco.

B

world: Monaco,

C

world. Known as Monaco,

D

world. Such as Monaco,

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. The colon correctly introduces the list of nations that follows the independent clause.

Choice A is incorrect because "Which are Monaco" is a sentence fragment. Choice C is incorrect because "Known as Monaco" is a sentence fragment. Choice D is incorrect because "Such as Monaco" creates a sentence fragment.