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