Question

Interest in renewable energy technologies, including solar and wind power, has grown significantly due to the efforts of environmental scientists—many of whom, like energy expert Maria Sanchez, ______ these technologies to better understand their potential in reducing global carbon emissions.


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

A
studies

B
has studied

C
study

D
is studying

Answer 1

C

"Many of whom" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Study" correctly matches and expresses the ongoing/habitual action implied by the sentence.