Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We saw some children ______ with one another as we were walking around.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. quarrelling.
The sentence describes an ongoing action observed during a walk. The blank needs a verb that correctly fits the continuous or progressive nature of the action.
"Quarrelling" is the present participle or gerund form of the verb "quarrel," which indicates that the action was ongoing at the time it was observed. This fits the context of the sentence, which describes an action happening during the walk.
Therefore, "quarrelling" is the best choice because it accurately describes the continuous or ongoing nature of the children's argument as observed in the sentence.