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

Question

The trail, which climbs steadily for two miles ____ at a lookout above the falls.

Accepted Answer

A. miles, ends. The comma after 'trail' opened a nonessential clause; a matching comma must close it before the verb 'ends'.

Answer

B. miles ends — The clause is opened with a comma but never closed.

Answer

C. miles; ends — A semicolon needs a complete clause on each side; 'ends at a lookout' isn't one.

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D. miles. Ends — 'Ends at a lookout above the falls' is a fragment.

Standard English Conventions practice question