The architect designed the lobby beautifully: the sunlight streamed in from the _________ due to the massive skylight he installed.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
ceiling:
B
ceiling-
C
ceiling
D
ceiling;
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the noun "ceiling" and the prepositional phrase "due to..."
Choice A is incorrect because a colon breaks the phrase. Choice B is incorrect because a dash breaks the phrase. Choice D is incorrect because a semicolon breaks the phrase.