_________ the teenager spent the entire summer sitting on the couch playing video games.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
The teenager had a broken leg, because
B
Because the teenager had a broken leg,
C
The teenager had a broken leg, since
D
The teenager had a broken leg; instead,
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. This choice creates a dependent clause that logically explains the result in the independent clause.
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a comma splice. Choice C is incorrect because it creates a sentence fragment. Choice D is incorrect because "instead" changes the meaning.