Boundaries: Punctuation and Sentence Structure

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The dramatic increase in renewable energy installations across the southwestern states ______ has surprised even the industry's most optimistic forecasters.

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

  • A

    ;

  • B

    ,

  • C

    :

  • D

    (empty)

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Explanation

A long subject ("The dramatic increase...states") is not separated by a comma from its verb ("has surprised").

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