While there are millions of trees in California, the Coastal Redwoods _________ the tallest living trees on Earth.

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writing

Which 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.