The reign of Queen Elizabeth I lasted 44 years ______ this period is often referred to as the Elizabethan era and witnessed extraordinary cultural achievements.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
,
- Bcheck_circle
;
- C
, that
- D
(empty)
Explanation
A semicolon joins two related independent clauses cleanly. ", " is a splice; " " is a run-on; ", that" creates a fragment.