Choose the suitable option to complete the sentence.
Many students _______ hard to get first division.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → worked
Complete sentence: Many students worked hard to get first division. The sentence needs a finite verb that agrees with the plural subject "Many students".
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) worked (answer) | Worked is the simple past. It fits any subject and reports a completed effort. | The farmers worked in the fields all day. |
| (2) working | A present participle cannot be the main verb on its own. It needs a helping verb (are/were working). | – |
| (3) works | "Works" is singular and does not agree with the plural "students". | – |
| (4) had work | The past perfect needs the past participle: had worked. | – |