The committee assigned the project to whoever _______ the most qualified.
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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
was
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. "Whoever" is singular and past context requires "was."
Choice A is incorrect because present tense doesn't match past context. Choice B is incorrect because "are" is plural. Choice C is incorrect because "were" is plural.