The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct noun for each blank. Fans screamed cruel slurs and booed him when he was on the field or up at bat, but a few of the sports ____who saw him play realized that he was a great hitter, fielder, and base runner.
A) writers
B) writer

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The context suggests that the missing word refers to people who have watched the player in action and are therefore able to recognize his skills. This makes "writers" a more appropriate choice than "writer," which implies a solitary individual rather than a group of observers.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph