Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

The robber waived a pistol and frightened the passengers.

  1. waved

  2. would waive

  3. was waving

  4. No improvement

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

 'Waived' means that something has been deferred. 'Waved' means movement. Hence, (1) is correct.