In the music video for the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel, the singer lists 118 political and cultural references. Such iconic references, cited in rapid and frenetic procession by the musician, who is seated impassively at a dinner table, _______ key moments and personalities of the twentieth century. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Correct answer: D (parsed from the explanation — this source omits an answer key for this item)
Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is subject-verb agreement. The plural verb “represent” agrees in number with the plural subject “references.” Choice A is incorrect because the singular verb “represents” doesn’t agree in number with the plural subject “references.” Choice B is incorrect because the singular verb “has represented” doesn’t agree in number with the plural subject “references.” Choice C is incorrect because the singular verb “was representing” doesn’t agree in number with the plural subject “references.”
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