Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
will be
B
had been
C
was
D
is
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of verbs to express tense. In this choice, the present tense verb "is," used in conjunction with the word "today," correctly indicates that Paik is currently considered the first video artist.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect because the future tense verb "will be" doesn’t indicate that Paik is currently considered the first video artist.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because the past perfect tense verb "had been" doesn’t indicate that Paik is currently considered the first video artist.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because the past tense verb "was" doesn’t indicate that Paik is currently considered the first video artist.