Yesterday, my father ___ (eat) a big meal.
Answer
ate
The correct answer is ate — Insert "ate" into the blank.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify that the sentence refers to a past event.
- Recognise the verb "eat" is irregular.
- Use the irregular past simple form "ate".
- Insert "ate" into the blank.
Common mistake: Adding -ed to irregular verbs
Concept tested: Past simple irregular verb
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