The marathon runner moved across the track more swiftly than ______________________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
the speed of a casual jogger
B
how fast a jogger runs
C
a casual jogger
D
a jogger’s pace
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence compares a "runner" (person) to a "jogger" (person).
Choice A is incorrect because it compares a "runner" to a "speed." Choice B is incorrect because it compares a "runner" to a clause ("how fast..."). Choice D is incorrect because it compares a "runner" to a "pace."