The director of the laboratory issued a memo to the staff stating that _________ committed to the new safety protocols.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
she was
B
it was
C
they were
D
you were
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The antecedent is "The director" (singular). Assuming the director is female (based on the option), "she was" provides the correct singular agreement.
Choice B is incorrect because "it" implies the director is an object. Choice C is incorrect because "they were" is plural. Choice D is incorrect because "you were" shifts to second person.