A fleet of 50 vessels known as the Merchant _________ actually crucial to the supply chain because they transport goods across the Atlantic.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Marine, is
B
Marine; is
C
Marine- is
D
Marine is
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the subject "Merchant Marine" and the verb "is."
Choice A is incorrect because a comma separates subject and verb. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon separates subject and verb. Choice C is incorrect because a dash separates subject and verb.