The concept of honor is a central motif in samurai ___________ according to the Bushido code, this virtue is worth more than life itself.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
culture:
B
culture,
C
culture; and
D
culture; and
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. A colon is used to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first.
Choice B is incorrect because it creates a comma splice. Choice C is incorrect because "and" is a conjunction, making the semicolon unnecessary and redundant. Choice D is incorrect for the same reason.