Honeybees are known to be able to recognize shapes and figures, and recent studies have shown that honeybees can understand quantities by counting and doing basic arithmetic. By combining these cognitive feats, Research conducted by biologist Scarlett Howard suggests the answer is yes. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? Choose 1 answer: (A) can bees be trained to understand written numbers. (B) bees can be trained to understand written numbers. (C) bees can be trained to understand written numbers? (D) can bees be trained to understand written numbers?

To determine the correct choice that completes the text in accordance with the conventions of Standard English, we need to consider the context and punctuation. The text discusses honeybees' cognitive abilities and suggests that they can understand quantities and perform basic arithmetic. The sentence that needs completion is likely a statement rather than a question, as it follows a statement about research findings. Let's analyze the options: (A) "can bees be trained to understand written numbers." - This is a question but ends with a period, which is incorrect. (B) "bees can be trained to understand written numbers." - This is a statement and fits well with the context. (C) "bees can be trained to understand written numbers?" - This is a statement but ends with a question mark, which is incorrect in this context. (D) "can bees be trained to understand written numbers?" - This is a question and is not suitable as it contradicts the preceding statement. Based on this analysis, the correct choice is: **(B) bees can be trained to understand written numbers.**