The sculpture sold for the highest _________ ever paid at that gallery.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
price-
B
price:
C
price
D
price;
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the noun "price" and the modifying phrase "ever paid."
Choice A is incorrect because a dash is unnecessary. Choice B is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a semicolon is unnecessary.