When they were first introduced to western Europe from Byzantium in the eleventh century, table forks were met with much resistance. The Bishop of Ostia, St. Peter Damian, condemned the eating utensils because he considered _______ dangerous and unnecessary luxury items. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Correct answer: A (parsed from the explanation — this source omits an answer key for this item)
Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The plural pronoun “them” agrees in number with the plural antecedent “utensils.” Choice B is incorrect because the singular pronoun “this” doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent “utensils.” Choice C is incorrect because the singular pronoun “that” doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent “utensils.” Choice D is incorrect because the singular pronoun “it” doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent “utensils.” 28 SAT PRACTICE TEST #5 ANSWER EXPLANATIONS SAT ANSWER EXPLANATIONS n READING AND WRITING: MODULE 2
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