Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

Marie Curie's discoveries ______ which earned her two Nobel Prizes in two different sciences ______ revolutionized the understanding of radioactivity.

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

  • A

    ; / ;

  • B

    ( / )

  • C

    , / ,

  • D

    — / —

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Explanation

A parenthetical clause may be set off by paired em dashes for emphasis. The two punctuation marks must match — both em dashes here.

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