The scientist’s work, ______ the use of the new instrument, has been praised as a significant advance in the field of astrophysics.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B. The sentence requires a relative clause, which is a clause that modifies a noun. Choice A is incorrect because a relative clause that begins with *that* should not be used to modify a noun that is the object of a preposition (in this case, the preposition *in*). Choice C is incorrect because a present participle phrase is generally used to modify a noun that is the subject of the sentence, not the object of a preposition. Choice D is incorrect because it creates a fragment. Choice B is correct because it creates a relative clause that modifies the noun *work*.
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