In the question below, a part is omitted which is then replaced by a blank. Choose the word from the given options that will fit into the blank most appropriately.

He _____________ to the doctor’s clinic last night.

Correct option is E

Sentence given:
He _____________ to the doctor’s clinic last night.
Step 1: Look at the time marker
· The phrase “last night” indicates past tense.
· So, the verb must also be in simple past tense.
Step 2: Check the options
(a) gone
· Past participle. Needs an auxiliary verb ( has gone, had gone).
· Incorrect.
(b) going
· Present participle/gerund. Doesn’t fit here.
· Incorrect.
(c) goes
· Simple present. Wrong tense for “last night.”
Incorrect.
(d) go
· Base form. Would require “did” ( did go).
· Incorrect.
(e) went
· Simple past tense. Matches “last night.”
· Correct.
Step 3: Correct sentence
He went to the doctor’s clinic last night.
Correct Answer: (e) went