Before the conference began, the keynote speaker _________ a prestigious award for her contributions to marine biology.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
received
B
received and got
C
was given and received
D
received and accepted
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. "Received" sufficiently conveys the action of accepting the award.
Choice B is incorrect because "got" is a synonym for "received," making it redundant. Choice C is incorrect because "was given" implies the same action as "received" in this context. Choice D is incorrect because "accepted" is implied by the successful receipt of the award.