Some architects argue that the design of the 1920s differs from ______________________ in that the former favored Art Deco ornamentation.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
the 1960s
B
that of the 1960s
C
1960s
D
those 1960s
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence compares the "design" (singular) of the 1920s to the design of the 1960s. "That of" correctly substitutes for "design."
Choice A is incorrect because it compares "design" to a "decade." Choice C is incorrect because it compares "design" to a "decade." Choice D is incorrect because "those" is plural.