A study of childhood dreams showed that in the 1980s, most children wanted to become _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Astronaut.
B
space explorer.
C
astronauts.
D
a pilot.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The subject "most children" is plural, so the profession they wanted to become must be plural ("astronauts").
Choice A is incorrect because "Astronaut" is singular. Choice B is incorrect because "space explorer" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "a pilot" is singular.