When students begin college, _______ often feel overwhelmed by the academic workload.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
you
B
one
C
they
D
we
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests pronoun consistency.
- Context clues: The antecedent is "students" (third person plural).
- Meaning: Pronouns must be consistent in person throughout a sentence.
- Verify: "When students begin college, they often feel" maintains third person plural.
💡 Strategy: Keep pronouns consistent in person (first, second, or third) throughout a passage.
Choice A is incorrect because "you" shifts to second person. Choice B is incorrect because "one" shifts to a formal singular third person. Choice D is incorrect because "we" shifts to first person.