Question

which is the best way to complete the text? the voyager i space probe, launched on september 5, 1977, was equipped with a time capsule called the golden record. this capsule was loaded with images of earth and selections of popular ____________ meant to educate extraterrestrials about life on earth. music. and was music; since it was music and was

Explanation:

The second option "music; since it was" is correct. A semicolon is used to separate two related independent clauses. Here, "This capsule was loaded with images of Earth and selections of popular music" is one independent - clause, and "since it was meant to educate extraterrestrials about life on Earth" is a dependent clause that provides a reason for what's stated in the first clause. The first and third options have incorrect punctuation or word - order that makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

Answer:

music; since it was