Two _________ have completed the rigorous astronaut training program, becoming the first siblings to do so.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
brothers,
B
brothers-
C
brothers
D
brothers:
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the number "Two" and the noun "brothers."
Choice A is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice B is incorrect because a dash is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary.