In recent years, economists around the world have created new tools that quantify the overall well-being of a country’s citizens. Economists in India, for example, use an Ease of Living Index. This tool ______ economic potential, sustainability, and citizens’ quality of life.

Question

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) will have been measuring
A
will have been measuring
(Choice B, Checked) measures
B
measures
(Choice C) had measured
C
had measured
(Choice D) would have measured
D
would have measured

Answer 1

The correct choice that completes the text conforming to the conventions of Standard English is:

(Choice B) measures

The complete sentence would read: "Economists in India, for example, use an Ease of Living Index. This tool measures economic potential, sustainability, and citizens’ quality of life."

This option is appropriate because it indicates a current and ongoing action.