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?

The consistency of the pronouns is analyzed.

The right answer is in the singular annotation.

Can you summarize what you’ve understood in the above steps?

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."

one is

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

they are

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.

it is

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

those are

Correct sentence

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

Option

C

Can you summarize what you’ve understood in the above steps?