WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the correct alternative to complete the sentence meaningfully: 'As you ____________ so you reap'

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

Answer options

  1. sown
  2. sowed
  3. sow
  4. will sow

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: sow

Explanation: Context: The proverb ‘As you sow, so you reap’ means that your actions determine your results. The verb ‘sow’ is used in the present tense. 1. sown ❌ – past participle, not suitable here. 2. sowed ❌ – past tense, incorrect for this proverb. 3. sow ✅ – correct; simple present tense fits proverb usage. 4. will sow ❌ – future tense, not used in proverbs. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: As you sow, so you reap — hard work always brings success.