Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

His father still trusts him, though he had deceived him.

  1. still trusting

  2. was trusting

  3. still trusted

  4. No improvement

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as the verb 'trusted' is in past tense and the second verb in this sentence is also in past tense. The verbs should always be in the same tense when the subject does two things.

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