Задание №23788 ЕГЭ по Английскому языку
Преобразуйте, если это необходимо, слово «FIGHT» так, чтобы оно грамматически соответствовало содержанию текста.
Enough is enough
A woman approached President Abraham Lincoln with an air of authority, conveying her plea: "Mr. President, you must appoint my son as a general. Sir, I assert this not as a mere favor, but as an undeniable right. My grandfather (FIGHT) at Lexington, my father stood strong and (NOT RUN) at Bladensburg when others fled, and my husband (KILL) at Monterrey."
Lincoln calmly responded, "Madam, your family (DO) enough for our nation. However, it is now time to provide others with an opportunity to serve."
Решение: Речь идёт о конкретном собитии в прошлом (сражении при Лексингтоне) => Past Simple
Fight – fought – fought
Ответ: fought
Источник: NeoFamily