Among the many challenges facing the organization _______ the lack of adequate funding for long-term projects.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
have been
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests subject-verb agreement with inverted sentence structure.
- Context clues: The subject is "lack" (singular), not "challenges."
- Meaning: In inverted sentences, identify the actual subject to determine verb agreement.
- Verify: "Among the many challenges... is the lack" correctly pairs singular subject with singular verb.
💡 Strategy: In inverted sentences, find the true subject (often after the verb) to determine agreement.
Choice B is incorrect because "are" is plural, but "lack" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "were" is plural and wrong tense. Choice D is incorrect because "have been" is plural.