|Question 14Verbal

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Trade with neighboring civilizations contributed to the success of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, which reigned in Mesopotamia from around 911 BCE to 609 BCE. By supplying grain, textiles, and tin to societies that lacked these valuable ____ Neo-Assyrian Empire grew not only in wealth but also in power and influence.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
items. The
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items the
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items; the
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items, the
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