Independent filmmakers are gathering in Park City to attend the ___________ they find the networking opportunities invaluable.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
festival; because
B
festival: because
C
festival;
D
festival,
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. A semicolon separates two independent clauses ("...attend the festival" and "they find...").
Choice A is incorrect because "because" makes the second clause dependent, so a semicolon cannot be used. Choice B is incorrect for the same reason. Choice D is incorrect because it creates a comma splice.