Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

When we saw the flames we hastily throw a blanket at him.

  1. we hastily throw a blanket at him

  2. we throw hastily a blanket at him

  3. soon we throw a blanket at him

  4. we hastily threw a blanket over him

  5. hastily we threw a blanket over him
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This option corrects the error of preposition and verb. The tense of the sentence is 'past' Thus, 'throw' should be replaced by 'threw'. The preposition 'over', carries the sense of 'covering'. To douse the flames, a blanket is thrown over the person.

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