Question #N793
The author is trying to convey the message that the best way to understand nature is to look at it from a personal perspective. The author is also trying to persuade the reader to pay attention to the natural world and to appreciate its beauty. The author uses the word “you” to make the passage more personal and to engage the reader.Â
Which choice completes the sentence so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. To understand nature, you must open your eyes to its details.Â
B. To understand nature, you must open your eyes to its details;Â
C. To understand nature, you must open your eyes to its details,Â
D. To understand nature, you must open your eyes to its details—Â
Correct Answer is: A
Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is punctuation between a preposition and its complement. No punctuation is needed between the preposition "to" and its complement, the noun phrase "open your eyes to its details."