Multiple choice

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

A pole-vaulter's pole bends when grounded and then straightens with explosive force, throwing the athlete up as if he was hurled from a catapult.

  1. throwing the athlete up as if he was hurled from a catapult

  2. and the athlete is thrown up as if he was hurled from a catapult

  3. and as if he was hurled from a catapult, the athlete is thrown up

  4. which throws the athlete up as if he were hurled from a catapult

  5. throwing the athlete up as if he had been hurled from a catapult
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Since the athlete is not actually hurled from a catapult, the use of 'was' is incorrect and should be replaced with 'were'.

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