Eight of the ten highest mountain peaks in the world are in _________ are in Nepal, Pakistan, and China.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Asia: the other two
B
Asia the other two
C
Asia, the other two
D
Asia. The other two
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. It correctly uses a period to separate two distinct independent clauses.
Choice A is incorrect because a colon should not separate two independent clauses in this manner without parallel structure. Choice B is incorrect because it creates a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect because it creates a comma splice.