Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
them
B
this
C
that
D
it
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The plural pronoun "them" agrees in number with the plural antecedent "utensils."
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect because the singular pronoun "this" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "utensils."
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect because the singular pronoun "that" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "utensils."
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect because the singular pronoun "it" doesn’t agree in number with the plural antecedent "utensils."