seeks vs sought

[Elly]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #262 "Irregular Verbs Test (10)", question 2

James ......... adventure in his life so he's never satisfied with regular activities.

(a) seeks
(b) sought
(c) seeking

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #262 "Irregular Verbs Test (10)", answer 2

James seeks adventure in his life so he's never satisfied with regular activities.

Correct answer: (a) seeks
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Why is not sought???

Elly

[Mister Micawber]

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I suppose it is possible, but it is semantically odd: if he sought, then he no longer seeks now, and if he no longer seeks now, then why is he never satisfied now?
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's