Although urban expansion can spur economic growth, _________ detrimental impacts on local wildlife populations.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
they have
B
those have
C
it has
D
these have
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The subject of the sentence is "urban expansion," which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the pronoun referring to it must be singular ("it").
Choice A is incorrect because "they" is a plural pronoun. Choice B is incorrect because "those" is a plural demonstrative pronoun. Choice D is incorrect because "these" is a plural demonstrative pronoun.