Every player on the team proved to be _________ dedicated to winning the championship.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
champions
B
a competitor
C
winners
D
athletes
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject "Every player" is singular, so the predicate noun must be singular ("a competitor").
Choice A is incorrect because "champions" is plural. Choice C is incorrect because "winners" is plural. Choice D is incorrect because "athletes" is plural.