Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.
Many people watched the kidnapper_________ by the angry mob.
- about to lynch
- been lynched
-
being lynched
- lynch
- was to be lynched
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The sentence describes an ongoing action (the kidnapper is in the process of being lynched by the mob). Therefore, "being lynched" is the most appropriate choice.