WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill up the blank: Columbus ___________ America.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. had discovered
  2. discovered
  3. discovers
  4. has discovered

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: discovered

Explanation: Context: The simple past tense ‘discovered’ is correct here because Columbus’s discovery happened at a definite time in the past. 1. had discovered ❌ – not needed; no second past event here. 2. discovered ✅ – correct; simple past for completed action. 3. discovers ❌ – present tense, incorrect. 4. has discovered ❌ – present perfect, wrong tense. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: Columbus discovered America in 1492.