Question

which is the best way to complete the text?
the citys infrastructure favors motorists over ______ parking is far more prevalent than bicycle lanes.
options:
cyclists, and, curbside
cyclists; curbside
cyclists,
consequently,
curbside

Explanation:

The two independent clauses ("The city's infrastructure favors motorists over cyclists" and "curbside parking is far more prevalent than bicycle lanes") need proper separation. A semicolon correctly connects two related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. The first option uses unnecessary extra commas, and the third option misplaces "consequently" with incorrect punctuation that disrupts the sentence flow.

Answer:

cyclists; curbside