The department head's _________ sat on the desk.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
cat,
B
cat-
C
cat:
D
cat
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the possessive "head's" and the noun "cat."
Choice A is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice B is incorrect because a dash is unnecessary. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon is unnecessary.