Which sentence correctly uses a present participle to show an action happening at the same time as the main action? 
AHe flew for London at 8 a.m., arriving there twelve hours later.
BKumble bowled extremely well, conceding only eight runs in his last four overs.
CShe left the house, reaching office at noon.
DHe started the exam, finishing it after three hours.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Kumble bowled extremely well, conceding only eight runs in his last four overs.
A present participle is appropriate when it describes an action occurring simultaneously with the main verb. Kumble was conceding runs while bowling, so both actions happened together. In the other options, the participle refers to a later action, so the construction is faulty.
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