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Which is the correct use of the following

participle phrase:
watching the clock nervously
A. Watching the clock nervously, he breathlessly noticed
the quiet, empty room.
B. Watching the clock nervously, the room filled with
empty chairs and tables was quiet and breathless.
C. Watching the clock nervously, the room was quiet and
breathless.

User Henry Zhu
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Someone has to be watching the clock. Answer A has the word he, which means he was watching the clock nervously.

User MisterJames
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