The underlined word in the given sentence above is the word "ringing". This word is used as a participle. The correct answer would be option A. A participle is a word that takes the form of the verb, but is used either as an adjective or a noun. In this case, it is used as an adjective, describing the noun "clock".
Dad scolded Miriam for skipping her chores.<span>No one likes my cooking. </span>Working out always makes me hungry.<span>Playing is all the cat does. </span>
