Question

A Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blanks :
1x3=3
Several passengers
(is/have/ were) busy filling up their small earthen pitchers
from a water pump. I
(am/was have) struck by the genius of a monkey in
snatching away the loin cloth of a pious person who
(is taking/ was taking
/ takes) a bath under the pump.
Do as directed​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.were

2.was have

3.was taking

Answer 2

Several passengers

(is) busy filling up their small earthen pitchers

from a water pump. I

(am) struck by the genius of a monkey in

snatching away the loin cloth of a pious person who

(is taking) a bath under the pump.