Question

latin america is known to have dozens, if not hundreds, of popular dance forms. only five of these dances are included in international ballroom dance ____ rumba, samba, cha cha cha, paso doble, and jive—the last of which is grouped with the other latin dances despite not having latin roots. 20 which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english? a competitions, however: b competitions, however; c competitions, however; d competitions; however.

Explanation:

The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb. When it is used to connect two independent clauses, a semicolon is used before it and a comma after it. In this case, "Only five of these dances are included in international ballroom dance competitions" is one independent - clause and "rumba, samba, cha cha cha, paso doble, and jive—the last of which is grouped with the other Latin dances despite not having Latin roots" is another independent - clause.

Answer:

D. competitions; however,