The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank.
-The Sargasso __________________ to frighten sailors, who imagined monster-infested islands underneath the water.

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In this sentence, "Sea" is being used as a proper noun to refer to the specific body of water known as the Sargasso Sea. Therefore, it should be capitalized and separated from the rest of the sentence with commas for clarity. Option A is incorrect because it is grammatically incorrect to have a comma and "used" at the end of the sentence. Option B is also incorrect because it is missing a comma after "Sea".

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph