Question

which word in the passages means to asked someone for something _____________________________________________Once a carpenter went looking for a job. He approached a building contractor, and got a job at a decent salary working conditions. The carpenter was thrilled and determined his best. His boss provided him with tools and showed him the where he was supposed to work. At the end of the first day, the carpenter prepared doors. His boss was happy with his performance and him. The carpenter tried harder the next day but he prepare only 10 doors. The third day he tried even harder, could prepare only seven. Day after day he was preparing less doors. "I must be losing my strength," the carpenter went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not what was going on. "When was the last time when you your tools ?" the boss asked.∙ "Sharpen ! I had no time tools. I have been busy trying to prepare doors," said Most of us never update our skills. We think that whatever learned is enough. ​

Answer 1

I think 'approached' will be the answer