Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank:

In 1928, Walt Disney created the character Mickey Mouse and released the first animated cartoon —.

  1. stars the soon-to-be-famous rodent

  2. starred the soon-to-be-famous rodent

  3. starring the soon-to-be-famous rodent

  4. staring at the soon-to-be-famous rodent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

"Starring" is a present participle modifying "cartoon" in a reduced relative clause. The full form would be "that was starring the soon-to-be-famous rodent." "Starring" means featuring as the main character, while "staring at" means looking at.

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