Formed in 1967 to foster political and economic stability within the Asia-Pacific region, the Association
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SAT 2021
Formed in 1967 to foster political and economic stability within the Asia-Pacific region, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was originally made up of five members: Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. By the end of the 1990s, the organization ______ its initial membership. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A) has doubled
- B) had doubled
- C) doubles
- D) will double
Correct Answer: B) had doubled
Explanation
The choice that completes the text and conforms to the conventions of Standard English is B) had doubled. By the end of the 1990s, the organization had doubled its initial membership.
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