Question #N751
In a recent essay, the author argued that the rise of social media has created a culture of instant gratification, making people less patient and more likely to seek immediate rewards. The author cited several studies that showed a correlation between heavy social media use and decreased levels of self-control. However, the author also acknowledged that the research on this topic is still in its early stages, and that more studies are needed to fully understand the relationship between social media and self-control. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?Correct Answer is: B
The sentence begins with a transition word, "However," which signals a contrast between the previous idea and the current one. This makes the sentence logically coherent and grammatically correct. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they use punctuation incorrectly. Choice A incorrectly uses a comma before "However." Choice C incorrectly uses a comma after "however." Choice D incorrectly uses a semicolon after "however." Semicolons should only be used to separate two complete sentences or two closely related phrases. In this case, the phrase "However, more studies..." is not a complete sentence or a closely related phrase, so it should be separated by a comma.