NIMCET 2007 — English PYQ

The correct option is (b) show.

Detailed Solution

To choose the correct verb form for the blank space, let us examine the syntax rules governing Causative Verbs:

The Causative Verb Rule

The verb "make" functions as a causative verb when it is used to express that someone forced, required, or caused someone else to do an action.

When "make" is used in the active voice, it follows a strict structural pattern:

$$\text{Subject}+\text{make (any tense)}+\text{Agent (Object)}+\text{Bare Infinitive (Base form of verb)}$$

• A bare infinitive is a verb form without the word "to".

Let's break down the sentence components from image_3df4dd.png:

• $$\text{Subject}=\text{"The teacher"}$$

• $$\text{Causative Verb}=\text{"made" (Past tense of make)}$$

• $$\text{Agent / Object}=\text{"us"}$$

• $$\text{Required Verb Form}=\text{Bare Infinitive}\to \text{"show"}$$