Eighteen letters written by Louisa May Alcott, author of the popular novel Little Women(1868), can be found at the New York Historical Society. _______ letters demonstrate Alcott’s keen business sense in her interactions with publishers. 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 the use of determiners in a sentence. The plural determiner “these” agrees in number with the plural noun “letters” that it modifies. This choice clearly indicates that the letters demonstrate Alcott’s business sense. Choice A is incorrect because the singular determiner “one” doesn’t agree in number with the plural noun “letters.” Choice B is incorrect because the singular determiner “that” doesn’t agree in number with the plural noun “letters.” Choice C is incorrect because the singular determiner “this” doesn’t agree in number with the plural noun “letters.” 12 SAT PRACTICE TEST #7 ANSWER EXPLANATIONS SAT ANSWER EXPLANATIONS n READING AND WRITING: MODULE 1
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