Select the choice that best completes the sentence. _____ the room, the door suddenly swung to and hit him in the face.
Question and options
Select the choice that best completes the sentence.
_____ the room, the door suddenly swung to and hit him in the face.
- On entering
- Entering
- While entering
- As he entered
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - As he entered
The door is the subject of the main clause, so a participle opener like 'Entering' or 'On entering' would dangle (it suggests the door entered). 'As he entered' gives the clause its own subject.
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