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
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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.