Oprah Winfrey, who launched her own television network in 2011, recently _________ a new book club selection.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
announced
B
was announcing
C
is announcing
D
was announced by
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The adverb "recently" modifies an action that happened in the recent past. The simple past tense "announced" is the most direct choice.