DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
The bell was ringing and ringing but no one picked up the phone.

Options

A. A) rang and rang
B. B) rang repeatedly
C. C) was ringing repeatedly
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

C

Explanation

(3) ringing and ringing: ringing again and again, ringing repeatedly
repeatedly (Adv.) : many times , happening again and again
Hence, was ringing repeatedly is the right usage.