A cup of hot tea soothes a sore throat more than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
not having tea
B
drinking water
C
a glass of ice water
D
patients who drink water
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence compares "A cup of hot tea" (noun phrase) to "a glass of ice water" (noun phrase). Both are beverages.
Choice A is incorrect because it compares a noun to a gerund phrase. Choice B is incorrect because it compares a noun to a gerund phrase. Choice D is incorrect because it compares "tea" to "patients."