After reviewing the tapes, the judges concluded that the gymnast’s routine was more difficult than ______________________.

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writing

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

A

anyone

B

anyone else's

C

anyone she saw

D

anyone else

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. The sentence compares the gymnast's "routine" (possession) to the routine of others. "Anyone else's" (possessive) implies "anyone else's routine."

Choice A is incorrect because it compares a "routine" to a "person." Choice C is incorrect because it compares "routine" to "anyone." Choice D is incorrect because it compares "routine" to "anyone else."