The exhibition celebrated one of the most influential figures in jazz history ______ Miles Davis, whose career spanned five decades and multiple stylistic revolutions.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- Acheck_circle
:
- B
;
- C
, being
- D
, and
Explanation
A colon introduces an appositive elaboration of "one of the most influential figures." A semicolon requires an independent clause; ", and" requires an independent clause; ", being" is awkward.