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Problem

A carillon is a type of percussion instrument consisting of a keyboard and bells. The clappers of the bells are connected to the keyboard. To be classified as a carillon, the instrument must have at least 23 bells; if not,____considered a chime.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Clue

The consistency of the pronouns is analyzed.

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Hint

The right answer is in the singular annotation.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect because "one" does not have a clear antecedent in this context. The sentence needs a pronoun that directly refers to the instrument, not a vague "one.

Wrong one is

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Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect because "they" implies a plural subject. The antecedent "instrument" is singular, so a singular pronoun is required.

Wrong they are

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Choice-C

Choice C is correct because "it" is a singular pronoun that appropriately refers to the singular noun "instrument." This makes the sentence grammatically correct and clear.

Correct it is

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Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect because "those" implies a plural subject. Again, since "instrument" is singular, a singular pronoun is necessary.

Wrong those are

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Step

The text with the most logical and precise words - it is

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Answer

Option

C

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Sumup

Please summarize choices