Question

which is the best way to complete the text? after akiras family moved to ireland, she and estelle were separated by the atlantic ____________ a prolific written correspondence sustained their friendship. ocean, but ocean; but ocean but

Explanation:

The first - clause "After Akira's family moved to Ireland, she and Estelle were separated by the Atlantic Ocean" is a complete thought. The second - clause "a prolific written correspondence sustained their friendship" is also a complete thought. A comma is needed to separate an independent clause from another independent clause when using a coordinating conjunction like "but". A semicolon is not needed here as "but" already serves as a conjunction. Also, a space is required between "Ocean" and "but".

Answer:

Ocean, but