Out of the given alternatives given choose the most appropriate option.
The teacher made the students ______________.

Correct option is A

The correct option to fill in the blank is (a) work hard.
• Explanation:
– The verb “made” is a causative verb and it is followed directly by base verb without “to”.
• Grammatical rule used:
– With causative verbs like “make/let”, we use bare infinitive (V1 without “to”) in active voice.
• Explanation in Hindi:
– “Make” और “let” जैसे causative verbs के साथ क्रिया का मूल रूप (V1) बिना “to” के आता है।
• Example:
– She made him cry in public. ✅
Meanings of the other options:
• (b) to work hard ❌
– English: Incorrect with “made”.
– Hindi: गलत संरचना
• (c) working hard ❌
– English: Gerund – unsuitable with causative verbs.
– Hindi: मेहनत कर रहा
• (d) worked hard ❌
– English: Past tense – grammatically wrong here.
– Hindi: मेहनत की