Auguste Rodin, the sculptor of the famous statue _________ thinking deeply with his chin resting on his hand.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
The Thinker, depicts a man
B
The Thinker. Depicts a man
C
The Thinker; depicts a man
D
The Thinker depicts a man
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The subject is "Auguste Rodin," and "depicts" is the main verb. The comma correctly sets off the non-essential appositive phrase describing him.
Choice B is incorrect because it creates a sentence fragment. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon cannot separate the subject from its verb. Choice D is incorrect because it creates a run-on structure and confuses the subject of "depicts."