Question

The question has a given sentence. Identify the best way of writing the sentence in the context of the correct usage of standard written English. While doing so, ensure that the message being conveyed remains the same in all the cases.
Having bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.

• A. After we bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us to prayer.
• B. After we bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us to prayer.
• C. Having bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.
• D. After we had bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

After we had bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.

Answer 2

The best way to rewrite the sentence while maintaining correct usage of standard written English is:

D: "After we had bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer."

This option provides clarity regarding the sequence of actions and uses the past perfect tense appropriately.

The correct option is (D): After we had bowed our heads, the priest in the temple led us in prayer.