Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

The fossil ______ unlike anything previously discovered in the region ______ appeared to belong to a transitional species between two known dinosaurs.

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

  • A

    , / ,

  • B

    — / —

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  • C

    ( / )

  • D

    /

Explanation

Either paired commas or paired em dashes can set off a parenthetical, but the marks must match. Em dashes are appropriate for emphasis.

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