Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
When the flood washed away their crops, the villagers ______ help from the district office.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → sought
Complete sentence: When the flood washed away their crops, the villagers sought help from the district office. The verb “washed” shows that the event is in the past.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) sought (answer) | the past form of seek (to try to get or find something, such as help or advice): seek – sought – sought | The farmers sought advice from the agriculture officer. |
| (2) seeked | not an English word: “seek” is an irregular verb with no -ed form | – |
| (3) sighted | the past form of sight: saw something, usually from far away | The fishermen sighted a whale near the shore. |
| (4) seeks | the simple present form | Ramesh seeks his father’s blessing before every exam. |