The astronauts marveled at _________ earth looked like a blue marble from space.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

how;

B

how,

C

how-

D

how

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the preposition "at" and its object clause "how earth looked..."

Choice A is incorrect because a semicolon breaks the phrase. Choice B is incorrect because a comma breaks the phrase. Choice C is incorrect because a dash breaks the phrase.