Just who inspired English painter John Constable's marvelously enigmatic cloud studies, much prized by collectors, have never been entirely clear. ?
Explanation
In the phrase, "studies, much prized by collectors," the noun "studies" is plural, and thus requires a plural verb form. The verb "have" correctly agrees with the plural noun. This aligns the structure of the sentence properly, enhancing readability and coherence.
Option B, "studies, much prized by collectors, has," incorrectly uses the singular verb "has," which does not match the plural subject "studies."
Option C, "studies, many of them prized by collectors, have," while grammatically correct, adds unnecessary complexity and changes the nuance of the statement. Likewise, option D, "studies, many of which are prized by collectors," shifts the sentence structure and unnecessarily complicates the sentence without retaining the intended meaning.
Thus, option A effectively communicates the sentence's meaning with correct grammatical structure and simple elegance, making it the best choice.
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