Question

Select the sentence that corrects the error in the following.

When I saw the tent collapse.

A: I was sad when I saw the tent collapse.
B: There is no error.
C: When I had seen the tent collapse.

Answer 1

A: I was sad when I saw the tent collapse.

Step-by-step explanation:

A correct sentence contains the full elements of a sentence and expresses a full thought. In other words, a correct sentence makes a complete sentence and does not leave the sentence hanging.

The given sentence "when I saw the tent collapse" is a dependent clause, which means that it does not complete the expression. Thus, it is not a complete sentence and requires an independent clause to be complete.

So, adding "I was sad" will complete the sentence to the dependent clause "when I saw the tent collapse".

Thus, the correct sentence is option A.