______ snow continues to accumulate on the mountainside, the avalanche warning will remain in effect for the entire region.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
And
- B
However
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As long as
- D
Therefore
Explanation
"As long as" introduces a conditional dependent clause that precedes the main clause with a comma. The others are coordinating conjunctions or adverbs requiring different structures.