Surrounded by towering redwoods ______ the trail descends gradually toward a secluded grove deep within the state park.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- Acheck_circle
,
- B
:
- C
;
- D
(empty)
Explanation
The introductory participial phrase "Surrounded by towering redwoods" requires a comma before the main clause.