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