Question

Read the sentence. Abashed by the harsh criticism, the mortifying writer decided to rewrite the beginning of the book. What is the best way to revise the sentence?

A) change “Abashed” to “Abashing”

B) change “mortifying” to “mortified”

C) change “to rewrite” to “rewriting”

D) change “beginning” to “began”

Answer 1

B) Change “mortifying” to “mortified”

Explanation; “The mortified was writer” sounds way better than, “The mortifying writer” not only that but, it makes much more sense.

Mortifying; causing great embarrassment or shame.

Mortified; To feel embarrassed or shame probably.

So, it’s more likely this choice.

Answer 2

B is the change you need