Question

Correct the sentence at the underlined point.
Five years ago on this date, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.

• A. Was sitting
• B. Sat
• C. Have been sitting
• D. No improvement

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Was sitting

Let’s examine the sentence: “Five years ago on this date, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.” The sentence mentions an event that happened five years ago. Hence, it would use the verbs of past tense. So, the verbs “am sitting” would become “was sitting” to correct the sentence. Hence, Option A is the correct answer.