Example 2 is a garbled sentence, confusingly written. Which two revisions below would clarify its meaning? (Remember to choose two.) A) I tried to stop before the red light, but drove when it did.
B) I tried to drive before the red light, but drove when it did.
C) I tried to brake before the red light, but stopped when it did.
D) I tried to drive before the light turned red, but stopped when it did.
E) I tried to drive when the light was still yellow, but stopped when it turned red.

D) I tried to drive before the light turned red, but stopped when it did

E) I tried to drive when the light was still yellow, but stopped when it turned red.

Explanation:

Given the fact that the question is incomplete and example 2 (which is said to be a garbled sentence, confusingly written) was not given, we can assume that it was talking about a person trying to beat the red light.

With this in mind, the two revisions below that would clarify its meaning are options D and E because they make the most sense.

b is the answer.   i sat on the lumpy sofa, totally exhausted, with a bad taste in my mouth, wondering what i should do next.