Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
While my parents talked to the visitor, I made tea in the kitchen.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. parents were talking.
- The second part of the statement is in the past tense hence, we need to keep the underlined part in the past tense as well.
- Only the chosen option is in the past tense hence, it will suit the given statement.
- The chosen option follows the given rule hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
While my parents were talking to the visitor, I made tea in the kitchen.