WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill up the blank: He saw me by chance and _____________ the car.

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

Answer options

  1. was stopping
  2. stops
  3. stop
  4. stopped

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: stopped

Explanation: Context: The verb ‘stopped’ is used in the simple past tense to show a completed action. It fits naturally with the phrase ‘by chance’. 1. was stopping ❌ – past continuous, incorrect here. 2. stops ❌ – present tense, not suitable. 3. stop ❌ – base form, incorrect. 4. stopped ✅ – correct; simple past for completed action. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: He saw me by chance and stopped the car.