The deadline for grant applications had already passed ______ several researchers requested an extension to submit their proposals.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
, nevertheless,
- B
, nevertheless
- Ccheck_circle
; nevertheless,
- D
nevertheless,
Explanation
"Nevertheless" linking two independent clauses requires a semicolon before and a comma after. The other options create comma splices or run-ons.