Question

Far from being modern inventions, ______ more than 5,000 years ago.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia used drinking straws
A
Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia used drinking straws
(Choice B) drinking straws were used by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia
B
drinking straws were used by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia
(Choice C) ancient Mesopotamia was home to Sumerians who used drinking straws
C
ancient Mesopotamia was home to Sumerians who used drinking straws
(Choice D, Checked) the use of drinking straws by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia happened
D
the use of drinking straws by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia happened

Answer 1

The best choice to complete the text while conforming to the conventions of Standard English is:

**(Choice B) drinking straws were used by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia**

This choice maintains proper sentence structure and clearly conveys the information that Sumerians used drinking straws in ancient Mesopotamia.