In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions. (a) was standing (b) was stand (c) was stood (d) no improvement

Options

A. was standing
B. was stand
C. was stood
D. no improvement

Answer

A