Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence is printed in bold. Out of the alternatives given underneath, choose the one that best improves the underlined part. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

He looked at his watch again and again as it was getting late.

  1. since it had been

  2. as it had been

  3. for it was

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence is grammatically correct as it stands. 'As' is an appropriate conjunction to show cause in this context.

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