_________ whose nose had broken off centuries ago.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
Preserving the ancient statue was the goal of the museum curator,
B
The museum curator was tasked with preserving the ancient statue,
C
The ancient statue was preserving the museum curator,
D
Regarding the ancient statue, the museum curator's task was preservation,
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "The ancient statue" is the logical antecedent for the relative pronoun "whose."
Choice A is incorrect because "curator" is an illogical antecedent. Choice C is incorrect because it implies the statue preserved the curator. Choice D is incorrect because "preservation" is an illogical antecedent.