Studying elephants necessitates a profound respect for _________ complex social structures and remarkable memory.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
its
B
their
C
his
D
her
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject is "elephants" (plural). The possessive pronoun referring to a plural noun is "their."
Choice A is incorrect because "its" is singular. Choice C is incorrect because "his" is singular and gendered. Choice D is incorrect because "her" is singular and gendered.