PSAT Reading & Writing Question of the Day

Unlike previous surveys, the new report breaks down responses by region and age group, revealing patterns that had been obscured when the data were aggregated and highlighting specific concerns raised by rural participants. A range of recommendations, including targeted outreach and redesigned forms, ____ likely to improve participation rates if agencies adopt them consistently and evaluate their impact over time.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?