The first chapter of this novel is set in a rural village in 19th century England. The narrator is a young woman, and she is traveling with her brother. She is excited to be away from home and to explore the world. The narrator is surprised to find a vast array of wildlife in the village, and she and her brother enjoy observing the animals. When her brother, he tells her that he has seen a rare bird, a red kite, the narrator becomes excited.
Which choice best corrects the underlined portion of the passage?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence needs a finite verb to indicate what the brother did. Of the choices, only "tells" is a finite verb. The other choices either use a non-finite verb or a non-finite phrase, which cannot perform the action of the subject in a main clause.
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