Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb, preposition, participle or conjunction. The question is followed by four alternatives. Choose the most appropriate one.

Not __________ in time, he could not get the scholarship.

  1. being applied

  2. applying

  3. having applied

  4. applied

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

Rule says that if the modifying clause does not mention about the subject, the modified clause starts with the subject.