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.

Hint:

Use the present participle ("burning") after "still" to indicate an ongoing action at the time described.

Answer 1

The correct form of the word is "burning." The sentence would read: "The first thing that struck me as odd was the candle still burning on the table."