Though peacocks are known for their beauty, males display their plumage aggressively when _________ compete for attention.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
he
B
It
C
They
D
she
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The subject is "males" (plural). The pronoun must be plural ("They").
Choice A is incorrect because "he" is singular. Choice B is incorrect because "It" is singular and inanimate. Choice D is incorrect because "she" is singular and creates a gender disagreement.