Question
Download Solution PDFChoose the correct alternative to join the two sentences:
The burglar saw a policeman. He took to his heels.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '2' i.e. Seeing a policeman, the burglar took to his heels .
Key Points
- The two sentences need to be joined to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
- The correct option, "Seeing a policeman, the burglar took to his heels," is concise and uses the participial phrase "Seeing a policeman" correctly.
- This structure ensures the sentence flows smoothly and logically, showing the burglar's reaction upon seeing the policeman.
Correct sentence: Seeing a policeman, the burglar took to his heels.
Additional Information
- Option Analysis:
- Option 1: Incorrect due to incorrect sentence structure and meaning distortion.
- Option 2: Correct as it uses the participial phrase properly to join the sentences.
- Option 3: Incorrect as "picked up his heels" is not a valid phrase for the context.
- Option 4: Incorrect due to grammatical errors in tense and sentence construction.
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