Question

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
Yes, I'd like to have a painting done; as long as I can choose which artist does it.

• A. Yes, I'd like to have a painting done - as long as I can choose which artist does it.
• B. Yes, I'd like to have a painting done: as long as I can choose which artist does it.
• C. Yes, I'd like to have a painting done ... as long as I can choose which artist does it.
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is A Yes, I'd like to have a painting done - as long as I can choose which artist does it.

According to general rule, the em dash can be used in place of a colon or semi colon, when we want to emphasize at the conclusion of a sentence. In the given sentence, the speaker clearly wants to emphasize on the conclusion of the sentence, that explains his/her condition.

Thus, the correct answer is Option A.

Option D is also incorrect, as an ellipsis is used to indicate omission or trailing off thought.