Question

Choose the correct noun / noun phrase from the alternatives given below:
The statement, _________, shocked everyone.

• A. He died sudden
• B. That he died suddenly
• C. He died suddenly
• D. He dying sudden

Answer 1

The correct option is B That he died suddenly

From the given options, the correct form of the verb 'sudden' to be used is 'suddenly'. So, option A) and D) are incorrect grammatically. The given sentence has two parts : 'he died suddenly' and 'shocked everyone' and so option C) he died suddenly is incomplete. Therefore, Option B) that he died suddenly is correct because the two clauses in the sentence are joined by 'that' which completes the sentence meaningfully. Also, option B) is in the correct tense and form of verb.

The complete sentence is : The statement, that he died suddenly, shocked everyone.