After weeks of negotiation, the diplomats finally reached a _________ regarding the trade agreement.

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

A

conclusion

B

final conclusion

C

final outcome

D

concluding end

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. A "conclusion" is the end or finish of an event or process.

Choice B is incorrect because "final" is redundant; a conclusion is inherently final. Choice C is incorrect because "final outcome" is synonymous with "conclusion." Choice D is incorrect because "end" is the definition of a conclusion.