Question

They set the table with the family's inherited silverware.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

• A. sat
• B. sit
• C. sets
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is D NO CHANGE

The correct answer is Option D.

SET means to arrange.

In the given sentence, THEY arranged the table. Thus SET is the correct answer.

The remaining options are incorrect because:

Option A: SAT is the past tense of sit.

Option B: SIT means to settle down.

Option C: SETS would be correct if the subject was in the singular.