Question #N1152
The debate over the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is complex. Many people are concerned about the potential job losses that AI could cause; others worry about the ethical implications of using AI to make decisions that affect human lives. Despite these concerns, many business leaders believe that AI can help to improve efficiency and productivity. However, the transition to a workplace that relies heavily on AI will require careful planning and management. According to many experts, it is likely that ______ the use of AI will become more widespread in the coming years.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?Correct Answer is: D
The transition to a workplace that relies heavily on AI will require careful planning and management. Therefore, the use of AI will become more widespread in the coming years. The use of a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb creates the appropriate relationship between the two ideas in the sentence. Because the second clause provides a logical consequence of the first clause, the use of the conjunctive adverb "therefore" is the most appropriate choice.