Though he was born of a rich family, Tom left home at the age of 15, ____ to make his own living.

1. A.
   determining
2. B.
   determined
3. C.
   being determined
4. D.
   having determined

  Though he was born of a rich family, Tom left home at the age of 15, ____ to make his own living.       

  A. determining                                                          B. determined               

C. being determined                                          D. having determined

Though he was born of a rich family, Tom left home at the age of 15, ____ to make his own living.