When the lead crime scene investigator of the city's police department gave a public demonstration, everyone watched carefully as he showed us how to dust for fingerprints and collect blood samples.

What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A.
he collects blood samples
B.
blood samples collected
C.
collecting blood samples
D.
Leave as is

1 answer

The best way to write the underlined part of the sentence is: A. he collects blood samples.

This option makes the sentence parallel and maintains the active voice, fitting well with "he showed us how to dust for fingerprints."