Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

A gentle breeze was blown across the meadow.

  1. was blowing

  2. has blown

  3. has been blown

  4. No improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Case of improper sentence formation (active-passive voice).  This is an active sentence, and 'was blown' needs to be replaced by 'was blowing'. Thus, option 1.

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