Contrary to common belief, the running speed of a domestic cat is actually faster than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
a human
B
those of a human
C
that of a human
D
any human
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The comparison is between the "running speed" (singular) of a cat and the running speed of a human. "That of" correctly refers to "running speed."
Choice A is incorrect because it compares "speed" to a "human." Choice B is incorrect because "those" is plural. Choice D is incorrect because "any human" refers to the person, not the speed.