The most exciting part of the scavenger hunt was a cryptic map, _________ by a series of riddles and physical challenges.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
following
B
had followed
C
follow
D
followed
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The sentence requires a past participle to modify "cryptic map." The map was "followed by" riddles. This creates a passive construction appropriate for the modifier.