Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Last Sunday, Ramu kaka ______ coriander seeds in the pots on his terrace.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → sowed
Complete sentence: Last Sunday, Ramu kaka sowed coriander seeds in the pots on his terrace. “Last Sunday” shows a finished action in the past, and there is no helping verb before the blank.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) sowed (answer) | the simple past (V2) of sow (to put seeds in the soil so that they grow): sow – sowed – sown | Dadaji sowed mustard seeds in the back garden. |
| (2) sewed | the past form of sew: to stitch with a needle and thread | Mother sewed a button on my school shirt. |
| (3) sown | the past participle (V3) of sow; it needs a helping verb such as has or had before it | The farmers have sown the paddy before the rains. |
| (4) sewn | the V3 of sew: to stitch with a needle and thread | The tailor has sewn my new kurta. |