Contrary to popular belief, cats do not strictly prefer fish; the myth likely stems from the fact that _________ was often used as bait.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
fish;
B
fish-
C
fish:
D
fish
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the subject "fish" and the verb "was."
Choice A is incorrect because a semicolon separates subject and verb. Choice B is incorrect because a dash separates subject and verb. Choice C is incorrect because a colon separates subject and verb.