Question

Read the given sentence from a story. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket:

As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd was the candle still ______ (burn) on the table. The curtains had been drawn back and the room was bright.

Answer 1

As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd was the candle still burning on the table. The curtains had been drawn back and the room was bright.