Question #N790
The director of the play, who is known for his innovative and often controversial staging choices, the actors to experiment with a new style of movement that incorporates elements of contemporary dance.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. encouraged
B. encouraging
C. was encouraging
D. had encouraged
Correct Answer is: A
The sentence requires a finite verb to perform the action of the subject, "director." The correct choice is "encouraged" because it is a past tense finite verb that accurately indicates the time frame of the action.