Question #N608
The artist's use of bold colors, interesting shapes, and unusual textures ______ the viewer's eye and create a dynamic and engaging experience.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. captivates
B. captivating
C. captivate
D. captivation
Correct Answer is: A
The sentence requires a verb to describe the action of the artist's work on the viewer's eye. The word "captivates" is the correct choice because it is a finite verb and correctly describes the action being performed. The other choices are incorrect because they are either nonfinite verb forms or nouns, which cannot be used in this sentence.