We stood perfectly still and _________ the rustling in the bushes, waiting for the rare bird to appear.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
watched
B
can watch
C
have watched
D
were watching
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The verb must agree with the simple past tense "stood" in the first part of the compound predicate. This maintains parallel structure and tense consistency.