Question

The wizened old man sighed and _______ at the horizon for a long moment before he spoke. Which of the following verbs would make the sentence parallel?
A. gazed B. had gazed C. was gazing D. began to gaze

Answer 1

The wizened old man sighed and began to gaze at the horizon for a long moment before he spoke. Which of the following verbs would make the sentence parallel? 

D.) would seem to be the correct answer because it makes more sense. The other option's seem to be more of the passed or even present. D.) would be the correct answer.

Hope this helps Kate

~Jurgen

Answer 2

A. He gazed.
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