The Roman Empire controlled vast territories, collectively known as the "Provincia ___________ Gaul, Hispania, and Britannia.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Romana." These.
B
Romana"; These,
C
Romana": These,
D
Romana" These
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. A colon is needed to introduce the list (Gaul, Hispania, Britannia) that defines the territories.
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a sentence fragment. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon cannot introduce a list. Choice D is incorrect because it lacks punctuation.