Question

Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence.
when rob is late his mother
scolded him
scolds him
will scold him
had scolded him
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Answer 1

The correct option to complete the given sentence will be:

When Rob is late, his mother scolds him.

Usage of the present tense

• In the field of English grammar, present tense is used to describe an action that  occurs in the present time.
• An action that is habitual is also written in the present tense.
• As the action of Rob's mother to scld him is habitual when Rob is late, hence present tense will be used above.
• Other options, such as scolded him, is not correct as none other option is in the present tense.