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While trying to collect (I)an envelopefrom under the table (II),Mr. X fell down and (III)was losing consciousness (IV)
Which one of the above-underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?

The intended narration reports both the fall and loss of consciousness as successive completed events in simple past. Identify the part that must change to express that intention.

The correct answer is

IV

For two successive completed events, write “fell down and lost consciousness.” The progressive “was losing consciousness” presents an ongoing process, which does not match the stipulated completed-event narration. Thus part IV should change.

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