Question #N798
The sentence "The cat sat on the mat, watching the birds." is grammatically correct, but it lacks a clear subject. Which of the following is the BEST way to rewrite the sentence to include a clear subject?
A. As the cat sat on the mat, watching the birds.
B. The cat, sitting on the mat, watched the birds.
C. While watching the birds, the cat sat on the mat.
D. The cat, it sat on the mat, watching the birds.
Correct Answer is: B
Choice B is the best option because it adds a clear subject to the sentence while maintaining the original meaning. The phrase "sitting on the mat" modifies the subject "The cat." Choice A creates a dependent clause and doesn't have a clear subject. Choice C also creates a dependent clause and doesn't have a clear subject. Choice D is redundant and unnecessary. The pronoun "it" is unnecessary, and it creates an awkward sentence structure.