The CEO of the major corporation resigned _________ news of the accounting scandal broke and stock prices plummeted.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
before
B
after
C
despite
D
until
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "After" establishes the chronological sequence of events.
Choice A is incorrect because "before" reverses the logical timeline. Choice C is incorrect because "despite" implies illogical concession. Choice D is incorrect because "until" implies an illogical timeline.