Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Archaeologists believe they have identified the oldest known musical instrument ______ a 40,000-year-old flute carved from a vulture's bone.

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

  • A

    ;

  • B

    , being

  • C

    :

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  • D

    , and

Explanation

A colon introduces a defining noun phrase after an independent clause. A semicolon requires an independent clause after; ", and" needs an independent clause; ", being" is awkward.

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