________ by the sudden downpour of rain, the hikers took shelter under a thick canopy of trees.

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A Catching
B Caught
C Having catch
D Being catching

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Answer: B. Caught

Answer: B) Caught
Explanation: This sentence uses a passive past participle clause to establish cause. The hikers did not do the catching; they were caught by the rain. Therefore, the past participle Caught is required to modify the main subject correctly.

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________ by the sudden downpour of rain, the hikers took shelter under a thick canopy of trees.

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