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One of the earliest known maps is a Babylonian clay tablet thought to be almost 4,500 years old. The map blank the area of a plot of land, shows a river valley, and includes the cardinal directions.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of verb forms within a sentence. The singular verb "describes" agrees in number with the singular subject "map."
Choice B is incorrect because the plural verb "describe" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "map." Choice C is incorrect because the plural verb "have described" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "map." Choice D is incorrect because the plural verb "are describing" doesn’t agree in number with the singular subject "map."