Question

. Which is the best revision of the following sentence? The curtains near the stove caught on fire, while taking a nap. Question 7 options: A) While taking a nap, the curtains near the stove caught on fire. B) The curtains near the stove caught on fire, while taking a nap. C) The curtains while taking a nap near the stove caught on fire. D) While I was taking a nap, the curtains near the stove caught on fire.

Answer 1

D

Which is the best revision of the following sentence?

The curtains near the stove caught on fire, while taking a nap.

A) While taking a nap, the curtains near the stove caught on fire.

B) The curtains near the stove caught on fire, while taking a nap.

C) The curtains while taking a nap near the stove caught on fire.

D) While I was taking a nap, the curtains near the stove caught on fire.

Answer 2

I think D, it's the only one that makes it clear that it is a person taking a nap - the other sentences could suggest it's the stove or the curtains (or both!) taking a nap :)