Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: At the moment the house
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach: Subordinator & aspect
'At the moment' normally takes a subordinator when followed by a clause: 'at the moment when…' Also, to show an ongoing background action, use past continuous: 'were attending'.
Step-by-step correction
1) Add subordinator: 'At the moment when the house was burgled…'2) Use progressive for concurrent activity: '…the family were attending a night party…'Correct: 'At the moment when the house was burgled, the family were attending a night party in the neighbourhood.'
Common pitfalls
Dropping 'when' after 'the moment'; using simple past for an action in progress at a specific time in the past.
Final Answer
A — Insert 'when' and prefer past continuous for the ongoing action.
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