All of the antique vases had _________ on their rims, except for the one from the Ming Dynasty, which was flawless.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
chip
B
cracks
C
a scratch
D
a mark
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject "All of the antique vases" is plural, so the object noun must be plural ("cracks").
Choice A is incorrect because "chip" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "a scratch" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "a mark" is singular.