In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. was opened.
- The sentence uses a singular object 'gate' and a singular person 'watchman'. Judginng from these features it is evident that we should use 'was' since it gets used with singular form of nouns. The past form of the verb will also occur because usng other tense forms as given in the rest of the options make the sentence sound incorrect.