After he found the treasure map, the pirate could not decide whether he should call his _________ or sail to the island alone.

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

A

crew

B

crew,

C

crew:

D

crew;

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. No punctuation is needed between the verb "call" and the object "his crew."

Choice B is incorrect because a comma is unnecessary. Choice C is incorrect because a colon is unnecessary. Choice D is incorrect because a semicolon is unnecessary.

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