_______ is the most basic form of punctuation which separates words, sentences, paragraphs and chapters.

Dash

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Comma

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Space

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Colon

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Solution

The correct option is B Space
Space is a blank area that separates words, sentences, syllables and other written or printed characters. Thus, the correct answer here will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect.
Option A - Dashes are used to indicate a break in thought or set an appositive off from a sentence.
Option B - A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.
Option D - A colon is used to introduce a list of items in sentence.

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