I found this bangle while digging in the backyard. I don't know who it belonged to.
Correct answer: D. I don't know who it belonged to.
- A. I found this bangle
- B. While digging
- C. In the backyard
- D. I don't know who it belonged to.
Explanation
As the person is speaking in present tense, all verbs should be in present tense, hence it should be "I don't know whom it belongs to.
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