______ , the violinist's bow slipped, producing a sour note that startled the entire concert hall.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- Acheck_circle
When she was distracted by an unexpected cough
- B
Having been distracted by an unexpected cough
- C
While distracted by an unexpected cough
- D
Distracted by an unexpected cough
Explanation
The bow cannot be distracted; only the violinist can. Adding the explicit subject ("she") avoids the dangling modifier.