Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

The rabbit was remain stationary to avoid being seen.

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  1. No improvement
  2. remain stationary
  3. remained stationary
  4. were remained stationary

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Option 3 : remained stationary
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The correct answer is 'Option 3'
 Key Points
  • The original underlined part "was remain stationary" is incorrect because of the improper verb form used with "was."
  • The correct verb form after "was" should be the past participle, making "remained stationary" the appropriate choice.
  • "Remained" refers to staying in the same place, condition, or situation, especially when it is held or managed with difficulty.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The rabbit remained stationary to avoid being seen." 
 Additional Information
  • Option 2: "remain stationary" is incorrect as it doesn't follow the proper tense agreement with "was."
  • Option 4: "were remained stationary" is also incorrect due to improper verb form and tense agreement.
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