Despite common misconceptions, bats are not _________.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
a bird
B
birds
C
really a bird
D
birds of prey that fly.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject "bats" is plural, so the complement must be plural ("birds").
Choice A is incorrect because "a bird" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "really a bird" uses the singular. Choice D is incorrect because "birds of prey that fly" is wordy and logically inaccurate, though plural.