Question

Select the correct option to complete the given sentence.
I felt my heart __________, when I heard I would be able to see my favourite actor.

• A. To pound
• B. Pound
• C. Pounded
• D. Having pounded

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Pound

Option A - 'To pound' is the infinitive form of the verb. Infinitive is formed by adding 'to' before the verb, as in the given option. Infinitive is used to express purpose.

Option B - 'Pound' is verb in its first form. It is used to convey the action of noun / subject.

Option C - 'Pounded' is non-finite verb too. It is past participle form of verb. Past participle form of verb can be used to form adjectives.

Option D - 'Having pounded' emphasizes on an action which gets completed before the next action occurs.

In the given sentence, the action of heart has to be expressed when certain action happened.

Therefore, the correct option to complete the given sentence is : Option B -Pound.

The completed sentence, thus becomes : I felt my heart pound, when I heard I would be able to see my favourite actor.