One key feature of Impressionist painter Claude Monet's _________ emphasizes the changing quality of light and color over time.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
technique is "en plein air." Which
B
technique: is "en plein air" which
C
technique is "en plein air" which
D
technique is "en plein air," which
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The comma correctly precedes the non-restrictive relative clause "which emphasizes..."
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a fragment. Choice B is incorrect because a colon cannot separate the subject from the verb. Choice C is incorrect because a comma is needed before "which" in a non-restrictive clause.