Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Sarah and Tom love to go to the park (1) ____ weekends. Last Sunday, they (2) ______ a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They (3) ______ a blanket to sit on and a frisbee to play with. As soon as (4) ________ at the park, Sarah spread the blanket on the green grass. They enjoyed their sandwiches and had juicy oranges. After eating, (5) _______ to play with the frisbee. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

• A. they had decide
• B. everyone decide
• C. they decided
• D. they all decide

Answer 1

Answer:

C. they decided

• This question focuses on Tense Consistency and Subject-Verb Agreement within a narrative. The Subject: The story is about Sarah and Tom, so the plural pronoun "they" is the most natural fit to maintain the flow. The Tense: As established in the previous questions, the entire passage is set in the Simple Past Tense (Last Sunday, spread, enjoyed, had). "Decided" is the past tense form of "decide."