broke vs break

[Caliostro]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #254 "Irregular Verbs Test (2)", question 2

Samantha ......... her promise so her sister doesn't trust her as much anymore.

(a) break
(b) broken
(c) broke

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #254 "Irregular Verbs Test (2)", answer 2

Samantha broke her promise so her sister doesn't trust her as much anymore.

Correct answer: (c) broke

Your answer was: incorrect
Samantha break her promise so her sister doesn't trust her as much anymore.
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why it came broke for second question?

Caliostro

[Mister Micawber]

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It is past tense: "Samantha broke her promise". If you wish to use present tense, you must use 3rd person "breaks": "Samantha breaks her promises."
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