Renewable energy is abundant in coastal regions like the North ___________ it needs to be transported to inland cities.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Sea,
B
Sea
C
Sea:
D
Sea;
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. A semicolon is required to separate two independent clauses not joined by a conjunction ("Renewable energy is..." and "it needs to be...").
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a comma splice. Choice B is incorrect because it creates a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect because the second clause contrasts with the first rather than explaining it.