When tomatoes were introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century, they were widely feared and avoided. Wealthy Europeans believed the fruits were poisonous because the acid in the juice leached lead from their pewter plates, rendering ______ toxic to the diner.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
them
B
it
C
this
D
that
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The pronoun "them" refers to the plural "tomatoes" (or "fruits").