In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The enemy, beaten at every point, fled from the field.

Options

A. having been beaten
B. was beaten
C. to be beaten
D. No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) having been beaten suggests that the enemy was once beaten but is no longer (Passive Voice) (Past Participle) Hence, having been beaten is the right usage.