The rubber monster suit was incredibly heavy and poorly ventilated; _________ the actor inside struggled to move and frequently overheated.
1
writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
one of the biggest challenges
B
consequently,
C
the actor became
D
because
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "Consequently" signals the result of the heavy suit.
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a noun phrase fragment. Choice C is incorrect because it creates a comma splice. Choice D is incorrect because it creates a punctuation error.