The toddler picked up the _________ toy and hugged it tightly.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
soft:
B
soft,
C
soft
D
soft-
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the adjective "soft" and the noun "toy."
Choice A is incorrect because a colon separates adjective and noun. Choice B is incorrect because a comma separates adjective and noun. Choice D is incorrect because a dash separates adjective and noun.