Categorized as a dactyl, the word “gradient” consists of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. The word “harpist,” by comparison, consists of one stressed syllable followed by one unstressed syllable, a metrical foot __________ to in English metrical verse as a trochee.
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Verbal·Standard English Conventions·Form, Structure, and Sense
mediumWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
referred
B
is referred
C
referring
D
refers