Question

Choose the best option:
I saw him --- the tree with a chainsaw
(A) Saw
(B) Sawed
(C) Said
(D) Sawn

Answer 1

Hint: Here ‘saw’ means cutting tool and not verb. Verb denotes the existence of a task Verbs are terms describing the state of being or behaviour. Verbs have three forms: the verb's first form, the verb’s second form, and the verb’s third form. There are three kinds of verbs: verbs for action, verbs for connecting, and verbs for support. Words that convey action (give, eat, walk, etc.) or possession (have, own, etc.) are action verbs. Verbs of action may either be transitive or intransitive.

Complete step by step answer:
‘Saw’ refers to a tool or device for cutting, typically a thin blade of metal with a series of sharp teeth. Or any similar tool or device, as a rotating disk, in which a sharp continuous edge replaces the teeth. it can be used as a verb like- to cut or divide with a saw.
‘Saw’ is also used as the past form or second form of see. But here it is not that case because here the saw referring to a tool. The second form of verb is generally used when you are talking about past actions; however, this is not correct all the time. For example, the second form will be used in present tense sentences too if it is in passive state.
‘Saw' is the correct response here, making Choice A) the correct answer. This is because, using chainsaws, trees are cut down, and this method is called sawing-the past tense of which is literally seen. This falls into the phrase sense (as the phrase is in the past tense) and is therefore the correct answer.
‘Said’ is used to refer to someone or something already listed or called, in legal language. Except in British English, the past participle "sawn" is still archaic. "Sawed-off" in American English is the overwhelming favourite, and "sawn-off" in British English is the overwhelming favourite.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
After reading this question carefully, you will find that the word ‘saw’ which is given in the question is used as a verb and the other word ‘saw’ which is given in the option is used for a cutting tool. So, to answer these types of questions, we have to read the question carefully and answer it only after understanding its meaning.