Because cured meats have had their moisture removed, they are significantly more salty than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
fresh meat cuts
B
fresh meat
C
methods of cooking fresh meat
D
eating fresh meat
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence compares "cured meats" (plural noun) to "fresh meat" (mass noun/category). This is a logical product-to-product comparison.
Choice A is incorrect because "fresh meat cuts" is awkward and redundant. Choice C is incorrect because it compares "meats" to "methods." Choice D is incorrect because it compares "meats" to an action ("eating").