For a satellite to maintain its orbit, _________ must travel at a velocity that balances the gravitational pull of the planet.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
you
B
it
C
we
D
they
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The subject is "a satellite" (singular, inanimate). The correct pronoun is "it."
Choice A is incorrect because "you" refers to a person. Choice C is incorrect because "we" is first-person plural. Choice D is incorrect because "they" is plural.