Question

Which BEST identifies and explains the function of the word tying as it is used in this sentence?

Tying his shoe, Garrett prevented an embarrassing fall.

A) In the selected sentence, the word tying is a verbal that functions as an adverb.

B) In the selected sentence, the word tying is an infinitive that functions as the subject.

C) In the selected sentence, the word tying is a participle, telling what the subject was doing.

D) In the selected sentence, the word tying is a direct object that tells what Garrett was doing.