The Bureau of Land Management oversees public _________ for conservation and recreation, including forests, deserts, and plains.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
areas,
B
areas;
C
areas
D
areas:
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the noun "areas" and the prepositional phrase "for conservation..."
Choice A is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary.