Question 26

Despite the difficulties he had encountered, the mountain climber had no fear when it came to high mountains.

The most appropriate choice is "came," as it correctly uses the simple past tense to describe the climber's past experiences and emotions regarding high mountains.

A) comes

Using "comes" would imply a present tense, suggesting ongoing or habitual action. This does not fit well with the context of the sentence, which reflects on past difficulties and the climber's current lack of fear.

B) came

This option is correct as it employs the simple past tense, aligning with the overall past context of the sentence. It indicates that at a specific time in the past, the climber felt no fear regarding high mountains, which is consistent with the narrative.

C) has come

The present perfect tense "has come" suggests a connection to the present, which is inappropriate here. The climber's feelings about high mountains are discussed in a past context, making this option incorrect.

D) had come

While "had come" is past perfect, it implies a sequence of events that is not necessary in this context. The climber's fear related to high mountains is not dependent on another past action, making this option less suitable.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "came," effectively captures the past nature of the climber's experiences and emotions regarding high mountains. All other options either misrepresent the tense or fail to align with the context, confirming that they are unsuitable for the sentence.