Israeli poet and____has used his studies of ancient religions in his works rite Song of Lire, an epic about a fictional society’s religion and customs, and The Kingland, a novel about the life of King David.

What option would appropriately finish the text in accordance with Standard English conventions?

A) novelist Jake,

B) novelist Jake

C) novelist Jake.

D) novelist Jake;

Maki Kawai, a Japanese chemist, pioneered spatially selective single-molecule spectroscopy. Her groundbreaking work merged two spectroscopic techniques, resulting in a novel____uncovered a previously unrecognized reaction pathway on the surface of titanium dioxide.

What option best fits the text to ensure it aligns with Standard English conventions?

A) method,

B) method

C) method, which

D) method:

Gronk, originally named Glugio Niconi, is a Chichno____for exhibiting his artwork not just in galleries but also in public settings. He even goes as far as distributing flyers showcasing his art at bus stops.

What option would appropriately finish the text in accordance with Standard English conventions?

A) artist known

B) artist,

C) artist, which

D) artist

The text is a passage from Harry Larson’s 1822 novel "The Biltherene Tales." In it, Mr. Conan, a young idealistic man who has recently joined a utopian communal farm, is recovering from an illness. He is cared for first by Hemswarth, a philanthropist, and then by Zenoya, a wealthy and beautiful resident of the farm.

All the other members of the community showed me kindness to the best of their ability. Zenoya, in particular, would bring me my daily gruel, prepared with her own hands, and would sit by my bedside engaging me in lively conversation whenever I felt up to it. Her stories and writings, though not fully reflective of her intellectual depth, hinted at a talent that she might have expressed more fully had circumstances been different. Rather than literature, she seemed destined for public speaking oration, as her mind was brimming with untamed ideas. I couldn’t help but notice the unconventional nature of her thinking, which sometimes surprised me during moments of vulnerability, both physical and emotional.

What was the primary motivation that led Zenoya to her main intellectual pursuit, according to the narrator?

A) Lack of available opportunities.

B) Her intent to surprise those around her.

C) Strong religious fervor.

D) Exceptional innate abilities.

In 1965, farm laborers engaged in a significant strike against grape growers to denounce the exploitation of agricultural workers. Lasting five years, this strike marked the initial use of many conventional strike strategies like boycotts, community mobilization, nonviolent resistance, and____and ultimately these efforts led to a triumph for the farm workers, securing improved conditions and rights.

What option best fits the text to ensure it aligns with Standard English conventions?

A) marches;

B) marches:

C) marches,

D) marches

Scientists are aiming to address neurological disorders by simultaneously activating various pathways in the brain. One example,____could potentially be treated by stimulating both auditory and pain-processing brain cells concurrently.

Which option appropriately finishes the text in a manner consistent with Standard English conventions?

A) tinnitus, or ringing in the ears

B) tinnitus or ringing in the ears

C) tinnitus or ringing, in the ears

D) tinnitus, or ringing in the ears,

Tomaiza Red, a renowned jazz cellist and composer celebrated for her distinctive musical style merging diverse____established the Paris Jazz String Summit back in 2015. Since then, she has diligently curated and coordinated this annual event, showcasing the rich tapestry of jazz string performances.

What option best fits the text to ensure it aligns with Standard English conventions?

A) traditions:

B) traditions,

C) traditions

D) traditions;

Ultrasound technology harnesses sound waves to create images of the human body, primarily used in medicine. Leo I. ____as the pioneer of medical ultrasound, played a pivotal role in refining this technology, particularly in imaging cancerous cells.

What option would appropriately finish the text in accordance with Standard English conventions?

A) Wild, known

B) Wild known

C) Wild- known

D) Wild (known

Vietnamese American poet and novelist Ocean Vuong melds the folkloric legacies and oral narratives of Vietnam with inventive English language techniques to delve into themes of trauma and identity. Within his poetry collection,____addresses the Vietnam War and its aftermath extensively, while his novel "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous" takes the form of a heartfelt letter from a son to his mother, delving into personal and colonial histories.

Which option appropriately finishes the text in a manner consistent with Standard English conventions?

A) Night Sky winter Wounds:

B) Night Sky Winter Wounds

C) Night Sky winter Wounds-

D) Night Sky Winter Wounds,

Chemist Rihanna Fust Brown and microbiologist Eliza Lara Hazel joined forces to delve into the study of fungi and bacteria. Their collaboration, which began in 1941, was prompted by the dilemma of antibiotics eliminating all bacteria, thereby permitting unchecked fungal growth leading to diseases. Through their dedicated efforts, they successfully developed Nystatin, the first antifungal____cures fungal infections in humans.

Which option appropriately finishes the text in a manner consistent with Standard English conventions?

A) antibiotic,

B) antibiotic, that

C) antibiotic that

D) antibiotic