The collectors managed to acquire some of the gallery's most ___________ rare oil paintings and five charcoal sketches.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
prized- several
B
prized; several
C
prized, several
D
prized several
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the adjective "prized" and the noun phrase "several rare oil paintings."
Choice A is incorrect because a dash creates an unnecessary break in the phrase. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon creates a sentence fragment. Choice C is incorrect because a comma separates the adjective from the noun it modifies.