Discussion
Which of the following phrases should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct ?
Though his actions were severe criticism, he did not lose his temper.
Answer: A
The correct replacement is were severely criticised: Though his actions were severely criticised, he did not lose his temper.
The actions received the criticism, so the clause needs the passive: were + past participle criticised. The adverb severely modifies that verb. As printed, 'his actions were severe criticism' wrongly says the actions themselves were a criticism.
Had severely criticised is active and would make the actions the critics. Were at severely criticising is ungrammatical, and had severe criticised uses an adjective where an adverb is needed.
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