Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (i).

  1. sets

  2. set

  3. sat

  4. sit

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires the use of past tense form of the verb ‘set’ as the paragraph is talking about the past.