The architect designed a building with floor-to-ceiling windows _______.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
which were energy-efficient was the goal
B
, energy efficiency was a priority
C
, and they were energy-efficient
D
that maximize natural lighting
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests modifier placement.
- Context clues: The modifier should describe the windows or the building's purpose.
- Meaning: The clause should clearly modify "windows."
- Verify: "windows that maximize natural lighting" clearly modifies windows.
💡 Strategy: Relative clauses should immediately follow the noun they modify.
Choice A is incorrect because it creates a grammatically incorrect structure. Choice B is incorrect because it creates a comma splice-like structure. Choice C is incorrect because "they" is ambiguous (building or windows?).