问题
选择题
The professor walked onto the platform and seated himself in a chair,________ for answering questions.
A.had prepared
B.being prepared
C.preparing
D.prepared
答案
D
be prepared for="prepare" for为……作准备,故B、C、D三项从语法上都合题,但B、C项表动作,D项表状态。由题意知,此处须用过去分词作状语,表示伴随状态。