Question

which is the best way to complete the text?
the voyager 1 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, and was
music; since it was

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze the sentence structure. The phrase "selections of popular music" is a noun phrase, and then we need a conjunction to connect to the next part "meant to...". The first option "music and was" would create a run - on or incorrect structure. The third option "music; since it was" introduces an unnecessary semicolon and a causal relationship that isn't needed here. The second option "music, and was" properly uses a comma before "and" to connect the two parts of the sentence, making the structure clear: "selections of popular music, and was meant to...".

Answer:

B. music, and was