Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy ___________ the sprawling, detailed maps; complex, invented languages; and deep, mythological history.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
series The Lord of the Rings, admire the world building:
series, The Lord of the Rings, often admire the world building;
series The Lord of the Rings often admire the world building,
series, The Lord of the Rings, often admire the world building:
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The sentence requires a colon to introduce the complex list containing internal punctuation. The subject "Fans" connects to the verb "admire," and "The Lord of the Rings" is an appositive set off by commas.
Choice A is incorrect because of the misplaced punctuation breaking the subject-verb flow. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon cannot introduce a list. Choice C is incorrect because it lacks the colon needed to introduce the complex list.