Blue whales consume massive amounts of krill daily, possessing an appetite significantly larger than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
the elephant
B
the elephant manages
C
that of the elephant
D
elephants
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence compares "appetite" (singular) to the appetite of the elephant. "That of" is the correct singular pronoun.
Choice A is incorrect because it compares "appetite" to an "animal." Choice B is incorrect because it creates a clumsy clause that does not fit the comparison structure. Choice D is incorrect because it compares "appetite" to "elephants."