The tornado left a path of destruction in its wake, causing the collapse of several homes, massive power outages, tearing apart construction projects, and widespread business closures.

A) tearing apart construction projects

B) the tearing apart of construction projects

C) tore apart construction projects

D) construction projects torn apart

E) construction projects that were torn apart

The OA is B.

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