The musicians, who are both _________ of the prestigious Juilliard School, agreed that classical training provides a strong foundation for jazz improvisation.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
alumni
B
alumnus
C
graduate
D
a student
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The subject "The musicians" is plural, so the predicate noun must be plural ("alumni").
Choice B is incorrect because "alumnus" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "graduate" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "a student" is singular.