Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Answer:
C
Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. The convention being tested is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The plural pronoun “they” agrees in number with the plural antecedent “adult men.”
Choice A: The singular pronoun “it” does not agree in number with the plural antecedent “adult men.” In addition, it also suggests that the subject is an inanimate object, animal, concept, or idea rather than people.
Choice B: The singular pronoun “one” does not agree in number with the plural antecedent “adult men.”
Choice D: The second person pronoun “you” is not conventional as a substitute for “adult men,” suggesting that the reader (“you”) should have at least one blood sugar test.
✨ Expert's Tip ✨
- An antecedent is the noun substitute that a pronoun refers to.
- Pronouns should agree in number, person, and gender with their antecedents.
