Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Many Tamil-speaking Sri Lankans ........ from the island to escape the military and its atrocities.

Options

A. 1) flown
B. 2) flee
C. 3) fled
D. 4) flew

Answer

C

Explanation

flee (Verb) : to leave a place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger
flee (S. Pr.) fled (S. Past)
Here, fled is the right usage.