Question

Choose the most appropriate word for the following sentence.

If you give your money to a bank, it not only _____ it but pays you interest so that it can work with the money.

• A. Used
• B. Keeping
• C. Protects
• D. Locked

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Protects

We need to identify the type of sentence first. The word 'if' indicates that it is a conditional sentence. Look at the phrase 'pays you interest'. This is in the simple present tense. So, this sentence is a zero conditional sentence. In such sentences, both the if clause and the main clause are in the simple present tense. So, the correct word to place in the blank must also be in the simple present tense. Hence, the right answer is option C.