Smaller than poppy seeds, tardigrades are tiny, but they are tough. These minuscule animals can survive for thirty years without food or water, and ______blank can withstand extreme temperatures as low as minus 328 degrees and as high as 304 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Correct 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 "animals," which refers to tardigrades.
Choice A is incorrect because the singular pronoun "that" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "animals." Choice B is incorrect because the singular pronoun "it" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "animals." Choice D is incorrect because the singular pronoun "he" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "animals."
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