The new online marketplace allows users to _________ handmade crafts directly from artisans.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

buy

B

purchase and buy

C

buy and acquire

D

purchase and acquire

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. "Buy" is the simplest and most direct term.

Choice B is incorrect because "purchase" and "buy" are synonyms. Choice C is incorrect because "acquire" is a synonym for "buy" in this context. Choice D is incorrect because "purchase and acquire" is repetitive.