J.K. Rowling and Stephen King were both struggling writers before becoming _________
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
a best-selling author.
B
literary icons.
C
a famous novelist.
D
a renowned writer.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject refers to two people ("J.K. Rowling and Stephen King"), so the predicate noun must be plural ("literary icons").
Choice A is incorrect because "a... author" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "a... novelist" is singular. Choice D is incorrect because "a... writer" is singular.