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 pronoun "them" agrees with the plural antecedents "poems" and "works."
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. "This" is a singular pronoun, but its antecedents, "poems" and "works," are plural.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. "That" is a singular pronoun, but its antecedents, "poems" and "works," are plural.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. "It" is a singular pronoun, but its antecedents, "poems" and "works," are plural.