Question #N855
In 1999, the city of Seattle, Washington, made history when it became the first major city in the United States to ban the use of plastic bags at checkout. This policy, which has since been adopted by many other cities, has been credited with reducing the amount of plastic waste in Seattle. However, some businesses and residents still express concerns about the policy, arguing that it ______ creates an unnecessary burden on consumers.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. unnecessarily
B. unnecessary
C. unnecessarily,
D. unnecessary,
Correct Answer is: B
The correct answer is "unnecessary." This choice uses the correct form of the adjective "unnecessary" to modify the noun phrase "burden on consumers."