Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The historian had one main argument throughout her book ______ economic forces, not great individuals, shape the course of history.

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

  • A

    , that

  • B

    :

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  • C

    , which is

  • D

    ;

Explanation

A colon introduces an elaboration of "one main argument." A semicolon would also work but a colon better signals explanation; ", that" creates an awkward fragment; ", which is" is wordier.

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