The blue whale and the African elephant are two _________ of mammals that have evolved to reach massive sizes.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
specimen
B
type
C
examples
D
instance
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence refers to two specific animals, so the noun referring to them must be plural ("examples").
Choice A is incorrect because "specimen" is singular. Choice B is incorrect because "type" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "instance" is singular.