Question

born in 2015, ______
which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of
standard english?
choose 1 answer:
a the staten island zoo welcomed earl, a baby lamb with
panda - like markings
b earl, a baby lamb with panda - like markings, was a
welcome addition to the staten island zoo.
c tourists flocked to the staten island zoo to meet earl, a
baby lamb with panda - like markings.
d a warm welcome from tourists was extended to earl, a
baby lamb with panda - like markings at the staten island
zoo.

Explanation:

The introductory phrase "Born in 2015," must modify the noun that immediately follows it, which needs to be the subject who was born that year. Option A, C, and D have the zoo, tourists, and welcome as the opening nouns after the phrase, which do not match the modifier. Only option B places Earl, the baby lamb (who was born in 2015) directly after the phrase, correctly following Standard English modifier conventions.

Answer:

B. Earl, a baby lamb with panda-like markings, was a welcome addition to the Staten Island Zoo.