MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The director of the play, who is known for his innovative and often controversial staging choices, the actors to experiment with a new style of movement that incorporates elements of contemporary dance.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
encouraged
B
encouraging
C
was encouraging
D
had encouraged
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence requires a finite verb to perform the action of the subject, "director." The correct choice is "encouraged" because it is a past tense finite verb that accurately indicates the time frame of the action.
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