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Standard English conventions

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  1. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The collection of ancient coins, along with several rare manuscripts, ______ on display at the museum this…
  2. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Neither the coach nor the players ______ satisfied with the result.
  3. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The experiment failed ______ the team learned a great deal from it.
  4. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The dog wagged ______ tail as its owner came through the door.
  5. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Maya enjoys hiking, painting, and ______.
  6. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    By the time the rescue team arrived, the hikers ______ for nearly two days.
  7. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The author, ______ novel won the national prize, will speak at the library tonight.
  8. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Walking along the beach, ______.
  9. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The recipe requires three ingredients ______ flour, sugar, and eggs.
  10. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Among the artifacts discovered at the site ______ a bronze mirror and two clay pots.
  11. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Of the two routes, the coastal road is ______.
  12. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Rain is forecast for Saturday ______ the festival has been moved indoors.
  13. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Between you and ______, the plan will not work.
  14. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The professor, along with her teaching assistants, ______ grading the exams.
  15. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The trees along the river ______ planted decades ago.
  16. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    After finishing the marathon ______ Rosa collapsed with exhaustion.
  17. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The scientist who discovered the vaccine ______ awarded a prize.
  18. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    My sister and I ______ to the concert last night.
  19. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The manual explains how to install the software, how to update it, and how ______ it.
  20. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The bakery opens at six; ______ the cafe next door opens at eight.
  21. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    The new law is different ______ the old one.
  22. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

    Her success was due ______ hard work.

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