Multiple choice

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

________ vividly, the lighting struck the tall building.

  1. Having flashed

  2. Being flashed

  3. Flashed

  4. Flashing

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

The present participle 'Flashing' correctly describes an action happening at the same time as the main verb. 'The lightning flashed' (simple past) happened, then 'it struck the tall building' happened. The participle shows simultaneous or immediately sequential action.