SAT English Practice Question

The first recorded use of the word “jazz” to describe music was in the early 1900s, but the music that the word referred to had already been around for a while. The earliest form of jazz came out of African American culture, which was, in turn, influenced by both European musical traditions and West African musical traditions, giving it a distinctly American sound. But, some historians argue that the earliest forms of jazz were not recognized as “jazz” until after the invention of jazz music’s most important instrument: the saxophone. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

1. A.For instance, the earliest forms of jazz were not recognized as “jazz” until after the invention of jazz music’s most important instrument: the saxophone.
2. B.For instance, the earliest forms of jazz were not recognized as “jazz” until after the invention, of jazz music’s most important instrument, the saxophone.
3. C.For instance, the earliest forms of jazz were not recognized as “jazz” until after the invention of jazz music’s most important instrument; the saxophone.
4. D.For instance, the earliest forms of jazz were not recognized as “jazz” until after the invention of jazz music’s most important instrument, the saxophone.