Select the option that can correctly replace the highlighted word or phrase and make the sentence grammatically correct. Select the 'No correction required' option if the sentence is correct as it is given.
Meera (sung) a patriotic song at the Independence Day function.

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The sentence describes a completed action at a specific point in the past ('at the Independence Day function').
This context requires the use of the simple past tense.
The verb 'to sing' is an irregular verb.
The correct simple past tense (V2) form of 'sing' is 'sang'.

Option A: 'Sanged' is not a word in the English language. It is an incorrect formation of the past tense.
Option B: The original word, 'sung', is the past participle (V3), not the simple past tense (V2). Using it without an auxiliary verb (like 'has', 'have', 'had') is grammatically incorrect for an active voice sentence in the simple past.
Option D: 'Singed' is the past tense of the verb 'to singe', which means to burn something slightly or superficially.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Verb Tense - Simple Past (Irregular Verbs) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general English grammar, not a clinical nursing concept.
Strong grammar and communication skills are essential for nurses for accurate documentation, clear patient education, and effective collaboration with the healthcare team.
What if the sentence was about a procedure? For example, 'The nurse (began) CPR.' The simple past 'began' is correct. Using 'begun' ('The nurse begun CPR') would be incorrect documentation.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence and identify the verb in question: '(sung)'.
Determine the time frame of the action. The phrase 'at the Independence Day function' indicates a specific, completed event in the past.
Recognize that a specific past event requires the simple past tense of the verb.
Recall or determine the correct conjugation of the irregular verb 'to sing'. The forms are sing (present), sang (simple past), and sung (past participle).
Select the option that matches the simple past tense, which is 'sang'.
Evaluate the other options to confirm they are incorrect: 'sanged' is not a word, 'sung' is the wrong form for this context, and 'singed' is a different verb entirely.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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