Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Palladium, a soft shiny silvery-white metal, is one of six platinum group metals and is relatively rare.
A)a soft shiny silvery-white metal
B)a soft, shiny silvery-white metal
C)a soft shiny, silvery-white metal
D)a soft shiny silvery white metal

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice is "a soft, shiny silvery-white metal"
"Soft" and "shiny" are two consecutive adjectives describing palladium. Therefore, a comma should separate the adjectives. "Soft shiny" should be "soft, shiny."

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion