Owls possess much better night vision than ______________________.

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

A

that of any other bird

B

any bird

C

any flying creature

D

those of other birds

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The comparison is between "night vision" (singular) of owls and the night vision of other birds. "That of" correctly replaces the singular antecedent.

Choice B is incorrect because it compares "night vision" to a "bird." Choice C is incorrect because it compares "night vision" to a "creature." Choice D is incorrect because "those" is plural.