Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the gap with the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below.

________ by rain we took shelter under a tree.

  1. Driving

  2. Driven

  3. Being driving

  4. Been driven

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The past participle 'Driven' introduces a reason clause. This construction is passive voice (we were driven by rain). The participle phrase 'Driven by rain' explains the cause of taking shelter. 'Driving' would imply we were actively driving the rain.