Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a celebrated American poet and civil rights activist. Her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ______ international acclaim for its candid exploration of trauma and racism.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
garnered;
B
garnered,
C
garnered
D
garnered:
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The subject is "Her memoir..." and the verb is "garnered." The object is "international acclaim." No punctuation is needed to separate the verb from its direct object.