According to the detective, the suspect had two ___________ to hide the evidence and to flee the country.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
plans;
B
plans,
C
plans; both
D
plans:
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. A colon introduces the list of plans ("to hide..." and "to flee...").
Choice A is incorrect because a semicolon separates independent clauses. Choice B is incorrect because a comma cannot introduce a list after an independent clause. Choice C is incorrect because "both" is redundant and the punctuation is awkward.