Martha’s baby boy ___ beside her on the bed.

A. sit
B. sat***
C. seated
D. seats

*** = My answer, just want to double check

Yes, your answer is correct.

how is it correct?

The correct answer is "sat". The sentence is in the past tense, and the word "sat" is the past tense of the verb "sit". Therefore, the sentence should read "Martha's baby boy sat beside her on the bed".

Your answer is correct. The correct answer is B. sat. "Martha’s baby boy sat beside her on the bed."