Without wanting to offend the host, _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
the meat dish was eaten by the vegetarian guest.
B
the vegetarian guest ate the meat dish.
C
eating the meat dish was the choice of the vegetarian guest.
D
the choice to eat the meat dish was made by the vegetarian guest.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The introductory phrase "Without wanting to offend the host" describes a person's motivation. "The vegetarian guest" is the correct subject.
Choice A is incorrect because "the meat dish" cannot want to offend anyone. Choice C is incorrect because "eating" cannot want to offend. Choice D is incorrect because "the choice" cannot want to offend.