Whether sea turtle hatchlings are able to reach the ocean safely or _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
predators.
B
predators waiting.
C
predators consume them depends on the timing.
D
predators on the beach.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. It provides the main verb "depends" and completes the thought started by "Whether," forming a complete sentence.
Choice A is incorrect because it leaves the sentence as a fragment without a main verb. Choice B is incorrect because "waiting" is a participle, not a main verb, resulting in a fragment. Choice D is incorrect because it results in a sentence fragment lacking a predicate.