In his novel 1984, author George Orwell _________ the surveillance state to a boot stamping on a human face.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
likens,
B
likens
C
likens;
D
likens-
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the subject "George Orwell" and the verb "likens."
Choice A is incorrect because a comma separates subject and verb. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon separates subject and verb. Choice D is incorrect because a dash separates subject and verb.