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