The author offered one piece of advice to aspiring writers ______ read everything you can, and then read even more.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
, being
- B
;
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:
- D
, and
Explanation
A colon introduces an elaboration after an independent clause. A semicolon could also work but a colon better signals direct explanation; ", and" requires an independent clause that adds; ", being" is awkward.