Question #N912
The 1960s were a period of dramatic social and cultural change in the United States. The Civil Rights Movement, which had been gaining momentum throughout the 1950s, reached a turning point, and young people across the nation began demanding change. Many young people were inspired by the music of the time, especially rock and roll, which often reflected the anxieties and hopes of a generation struggling to find its place in a rapidly changing world.
Which choice best completes the sentence with the most logical and precise use of punctuation?Correct Answer is: C
Choice C is the best answer because it uses a comma to separate the appositive phrase "a musical genre that often reflected the anxieties and hopes of a generation struggling to find its place in a rapidly changing world" from the rest of the sentence. This punctuation clarifies the structure of the sentence and makes it easier to understand. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they use incorrect punctuation, creating either a comma splice or a misplaced modifier.