Question

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
He _____ a business with his father's money.
A. Began
B. Started
C. Did
D. Performed

Answer 1

Hint:The given question demands the use of the right verb for the object of the sentence which is ‘business’. When we begin something new, we use the words ‘start’ and ‘begin’ both interchangeably. But, in case of the noun ‘business’ we generally use the verb ‘start’.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.
Began: The word ‘began’ is the past tense of the word ‘begin’, which means to start something new. This is not the correct option as it is less precise of an answer.
Started: The word ‘started’ is the past tense of the word ‘start’ which means to begin something afresh. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Did: The word ‘did’ is the past tense of the word ‘do’ which means to perform something. Business is an entity that is not performed. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Performed: The word ‘performed’ is the past tense of the word ‘perform’ which means to behave or act in a particular way. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:The words ‘start’ and ‘begin’ both means the same, yet the answer is ‘started’ and not ‘began’. There are some different and specific uses of the same meaning of words. We will know this better with better understanding and practice of English Grammar.