Standard English Conventions

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Mar 17, 2024

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Researchers studying the "terra-cotta army," the thousands of life-size statuses of warriors found inferred near the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China, were shocked to realize that the shape of each statue's ears, like the shape of each person's ears, ________ unique. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Difficulty: Hard

are

is

were

have been

A member of the Cherokee Nation, Mary Golda Ross is renowned for her contributions to NASA's Planetary Flight Handbook, which ________ detailed mathematical guidance for missions to Mars and Venus. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Difficulty: Easy

provided

having provided

to provide

providing

In 1453, English King Henry VI became unfit to rule after falling gravely ill. As a result, Parliament appointed Richard, Third Duke of York, who had a strong claim to the English throne, to rule as Lord Protector. Upon recovering two years later, ________ forcing an angered Richard from the royal court and precipitating a series of battles later known as the Wars of the Roses. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Difficulty: Hard

Henry resumed his reign,

the reign of Henry resumed,

Henry's reign resumed,

it was Henry who resumed his reign,