Question

which is the best way to complete the text? nurses at the ashland county hospital work long hours with little ______ receive generous benefits. pay but pay. but pay, but, they pay, but

Explanation:

The first part of the sentence describes the negative aspect of long - hours and low pay for nurses. The second part mentions a positive aspect (generous benefits). A coordinating conjunction 'but' is needed to show the contrast. Also, a comma is required before 'but' when connecting two independent clauses. "Nurses at the Ashland county hospital work long hours with little pay" is one independent clause and "they receive generous benefits" is the other.

Answer:

pay, but, they