monks transported the coffee beans

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #883 [color=blue]“The History of Coffee”, question 3

Later, the news of his discovery traveled to monks at a local monastery, who used it to stay awake during the long hours of prayer. Visiting monks … the coffee beans to other monasteries.

(a) transported
(b) transports
(c) transporting
(d) transport

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #883 [color=blue]“The History of Coffee”, answer 3

Later, the news of his discovery traveled to monks at a local monastery, who used it to stay awake during the long hours of prayer. Visiting monks transported the coffee beans to other monasteries.

Correct answer: (a) transported

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
Later, the news of his discovery traveled to monks at a local monastery, who used it to stay awake during the long hours of prayer. Visiting monks transports the coffee beans to other monasteries.
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why trasports is used?

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Visiting monks transports the coffee beans to other monasteries.
Why transports is used?

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Transport = carry
‘Transported’ is the correct answer. You can see it written above your incorrect answer.