After the discovery of the invasive beetle species, foresters are working to protect the pine _________ that populate the Rocky Mountains.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
trees-
B
trees
C
trees,
D
trees.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between "trees" and the restrictive relative clause "that populate..."
Choice A is incorrect because a dash separates the noun from the restrictive clause. Choice C is incorrect because a comma should not be used with "that." Choice D is incorrect because a period ends the sentence prematurely.