Question #N194
The writer is trying to emphasize that the artist's work is not purely visual, but that it also incorporates a sense of sound. To accomplish this, the writer includes a description of the artwork’s visual elements and then compares them to a sense of sound. Which choice best completes the text to conform to the conventions of standard English?
The artist’s sculptures, which are made of materials that _____, are best viewed in person to truly appreciate the intricate textures, shapes, and colors.
A. have a tactile quality
B. are tactile in quality
C. possess a tactile quality
D. tactile in quality
Correct Answer is: C
The most logical and grammatically correct way to complete this sentence is to use the phrase "possess a tactile quality." This phrase effectively emphasizes the sculptures' textural qualities.