Although Canada is known for having the most lakes of any _________ with over 879,000 lakes, actually possesses more than the rest of the world combined.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
country. Russia,
B
country; Russia,
C
country: Russia,
D
country, Russia,
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The comma separates the dependent clause starting with "Although" from the main independent clause starting with "Russia."
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a sentence fragment. Choice B is incorrect because the first part is a dependent clause and cannot stand alone. Choice C is incorrect for the same reason as B.