While the editorial column is often more opinionated than ______________________, readers often find the former more engaging.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
news reports
B
that of news reports
C
those of news reports
D
the writing in news reports
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence compares "the editorial column" (a type of text) to "news reports" (a type of text). Both are nouns representing the medium.
Choice B is incorrect because "that" (singular) has no clear antecedent. Choice C is incorrect because "those" (plural) has no antecedent. Choice D is incorrect because it compares "column" (medium) to "writing" (content).