Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
create
B
are creating
C
have created
D
creates
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is subject-verb agreement. The singular verb "creates" agrees in number with the singular subject "technique."
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because the plural verb "create" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "technique."
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because the plural verb "are creating" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "technique."
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because the plural verb "have created" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "technique."