Although the director _________ is known for his action films, he is currently producing a quiet drama about family life in rural Ohio.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

Bay

B

Bay:

C

Bay;

D

Bay-

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the title/noun "director" and the name "Bay" because the name is essential to the meaning.

Choice B is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon implies a break that doesn't exist. Choice D is incorrect because a dash implies a break that doesn't exist.