Choose the correct alternative to join the two sentences:
The burglar saw a policeman. He took to his heels.

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  1. The burglar on seeing his heels, took a policeman with him
  2. Seeing a policeman, the burglar took to his heels
  3. Seeing a policeman, the burglar picked up his heels and took off
  4. When the burglar see the policeman, he take to his heels.

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Option 2 : Seeing a policeman, the burglar took to his heels
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The 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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