Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The storm caused extensive damage to homes, ___________ many families homeless.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. leaving.
Context: The sentence describes the result of the storm’s damage. The correct form should be a participle ('leaving') to indicate consequence.
Meaning of the words:
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Is left – incorrect, does not fit grammatically.
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To leave – incorrect, would make the sentence awkward.
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Leave – incorrect, verb form does not connect properly.
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Leaving – correct, shows the effect/result of the damage.
Correct word: Leaving, because it conveys the consequence of the storm’s destruction.
Final Sentence: The storm caused extensive damage to homes, leaving many families homeless.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.