While there are millions of trees in California, the Coastal Redwoods _________ the tallest living trees on Earth.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
are
B
being
C
will be
D
will have been
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence states a general fact about Coastal Redwoods. The simple present tense "are" is appropriate for scientific truths and agrees with the plural subject.