In the early twentieth century, Joseph Kekuku and other Hawaiian ______ blank in the mainland United States to the bright

Question

In the early twentieth century, Joseph Kekuku and other Hawaiian blank in the mainland United States to the bright and lilting sound of the k+k kila, or Hawaiian steel guitar. The instrument soon became a fixture in American blues and country music.

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

Accepted Answer

Choice A is the best answer. The convention being tested is the use of plural nouns. The plural nouns "musicians" and "audiences" correctly indie that there were multiple musicians introducing the music to multiple audiences. Choice B is incorrect because the context requires the plural nouns "musicians" and "audiences," not the plural possessive nouns "musicians&rsquo;" and "audiences&rsquo;." Choice C is incorrect because the context requires the plural nouns "musicians" and "audiences," not the singular possessive nouns "musician&rsquo;s" and "audience&rsquo;s." Choice D is incorrect because the context requires the plural noun "musicians," not the plural possessive noun "musicians&rsquo;."

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