Picasso and Braque were both _________ who revolutionized the art world by co-founding the Cubist movement.

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

A

pioneers

B

a pioneer

C

an innovator

D

a founder

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The subject "Picasso and Braque" is plural, so the predicate noun must be plural ("pioneers").

Choice B is incorrect because "a pioneer" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "an innovator" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "a founder" is singular.