The finalists—Marcus, Elena, and _______—will present their projects at the conference.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
me
B
I
C
myself
D
mine
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. This question tests pronoun case in appositives.
- Context clues: The appositive renames "finalists," which is the subject.
- Meaning: Pronouns in appositives match the case of the noun they rename.
- Verify: "The finalists... I—will present" uses subjective case correctly.
💡 Strategy: Appositives take the same case as the noun they rename.
Choice A is incorrect because "me" is objective, but we need subjective case. Choice C is incorrect because "myself" is reflexive and inappropriate. Choice D is incorrect because "mine" is possessive.