The toddler picked up the _________ toy and hugged it tightly.

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Which 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.