Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The early computers were ______ for basic tasks only.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. designed.
Filler Concept: Passive voice + past participle verb (were + V3); context of purpose
Grammatical Explanation: "Were designed" is the correct passive construction showing intention or purpose. "Performed", "arranged", and "achieved" do not fit semantically with the subject “early computers” in this context.
Correction:
The early computers were designed for basic tasks only.
Final Sentence: The early computers were designed for basic tasks only.
Conclusion: The correct filler is designed.