Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s knowledge of the literatures of Europe, China, and that of Japan were instrumental in his development as a writer, informing his literary style as much as the content of his fiction.
A. that of Japan were instrumental in his development as a writer, informing his literary style as much as
B. that of Japan was instrumental in his development as a writer, and it informed both his literary style as well as
C. Japan was instrumental in his development as a writer, informing both his literary style and
D. Japan was instrumental in his development as a writer, as it informed his literary style as much as
E. Japan were instrumental in his development as a writer, informing both his literary style in addition to
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Correct Answer: C
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