The correct solution is something, hurting.Here the sentence is in the present tense. Here, one person is asking something to others. He is in process of asking so it is in the continuous tense. Option 4 is wrong because 'hurted' is not a word. 'Anything' and 'nothing' are both wrong. So, 'something, hurting' are the correct solution. Additional Information The word hurt is an example of an irregular verb, that's why 'hurt' in the present tense, past tense, and past participle does not change.Something means a thing that is unknown. It is often used in positive sentences.Anything means a thing of any kind. Use it in questions and negative sentences. It can also be used to mean I don't mind.Nothing means no single thing. Used as subjects of a sentence or question. ?HintWhile choosing a verb, we need to first look at the tense of the sentence. Secondly, we must see the subject and choose a verb accordingly.