Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
The guide ______ us through a dark, narrow tunnel into an old ______ mine near Udaipur.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → led, lead
Complete sentence: The guide led us through a dark, narrow tunnel into an old lead mine near Udaipur.
| Led (answer, blank 1) | Lead (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | the past tense of the verb “lead”: showed the way by going in front | a soft, heavy, grey metal (here “lead” is pronounced the same as “led”) |
| Example | The class monitor led the students to the assembly ground. | Old water pipes made of lead are no longer used in homes. |