_______, the company decided to postpone the product launch.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Facing unexpected supply chain issues
B
Unexpected supply chain issues facing
C
Supply chain issues were unexpected
D
It was unexpected supply chain issues
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The participial phrase must modify "the company."
Choice B is incorrect because word order is wrong. Choice C is incorrect because it doesn't connect to "company." Choice D is incorrect because "it" has no clear referent.