Master the "basics" of coding: these are the _________ of any software engineering career.

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writing

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

A

foundation,

B

foundation

C

foundation;

D

foundation-

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between "foundation" and "of."

Choice A is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice C is incorrect because a semicolon is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a dash is unnecessary.