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Hard Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

While many people believe that the act of writing is a solitary endeavor, the process of creating a story often involves feedback from a variety of sources. These sources might include editors, beta readers, or even friends and family. The process of getting feedback can be challenging; however, the writer’s ability to take criticism constructively and to make changes to their work is a crucial skill that is essential to crafting a successful story.

Which of the following choices provides the most effective punctuation for the final sentence of the passage?

A
However, the writer’s ability to take criticism constructively and to make changes to their work is a crucial skill that is essential to crafting a successful story.
B
However; the writer’s ability to take criticism constructively and to make changes to their work is a crucial skill that is essential to crafting a successful story.
C
However, the writer’s ability to take criticism constructively and to make changes to their work is a crucial skill that is essential to crafting a successful story;
D
However, the writer’s ability to take criticism constructively and to make changes to their work is a crucial skill; that is essential to crafting a successful story.

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