Select the best option.
Correct answer: C. The days shortened till it was actually dark enough to light the gas before call-over.
- A. The days shortened till it was actually enough dark to light the gas before call-over.
- B. The days shortened till it was actual dark enough to light the gas before call-over.
- C. The days shortened till it was actually dark enough to light the gas before call-over.
- D. The days shortened till it was actually dark enough to lit the gas before call-over.
Explanation
This sentence is correct because it uses proper tense and comparison: "The days shortened" describes a natural seasonal change, and "till it was actually dark enough to light the gas before call-over" gives a clear time condition. The phrase "dark enough to light the gas" is grammatically sound, and the whole sentence flows logically.
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