Question 73
HardOriginal questionWhich of these sentences is correct?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The opening phrase needs its own subject, "it", because "we" were not a sunny day: "It being a sunny day, we went to the beach."
Worth noting
"Being a sunny day, we went" makes "we" the sunny day.
- Concept
- An opening phrase must fit its subject
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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