In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill in the circle corresponding to that letter in the answer sheet.
Correct answer: D. It happened that one of the animals entered a melon-field, and that a melon stuck in its throat
- A. It happened that one of the animals entered a melon-field, and that struck in its throat
- B. It happened that one of the animals entered a melon-field, and that it stuck in its throat.
- C. It happened that one of the animals entered into a melon-field, and that a melon stuck in its throat
- D. It happened that one of the animals entered a melon-field, and that a melon stuck in its throat
Explanation
It happened that one of the animals entered a melon-field, and that a melon stuck in its throat.Here's why the other options are not correct:A: "struck" is a past tense verb, while "entered" is past participle. Consider using "struck" for both verbs or "entered and struck" for consistency.B: "that it stuck" is slightly awkward and redundant. "That a melon stuck" is more concise and natural.C: "entered into" is slightly formal and unnecessary. "Entered" is simpler and more natural.
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