They watched the _________ fade over the horizon, signaling the end of the day.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
sun:
B
sun,
C
sun
D
sun-
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the object "sun" and the verb "fade."
Choice A is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary. Choice B is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a dash is unnecessary.