The results of this year's election were verified much more quickly than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
last year
B
last year's election
C
those of last year's election
D
that of last year's election
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The subject is "results" (plural). They must be compared to the results of the previous election. "Those of" is the correct plural pronoun.
Choice A is incorrect because it compares "results" to a time period ("last year"). Choice B is incorrect because it compares "results" to an "election." Choice D is incorrect because "that" is singular.