Question
Download Solution PDFDirection: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.
(Many a opportunities came and went while) he laid wasted.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Many an opportunity came and went while."
Key Points
- The original sentence uses "Many a opportunities" which is grammatically incorrect.
- "Opportunities" is a plural noun.
- The correct phrase is "Many an opportunity" as "an" is used before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound.
- Therefore, the correct option is to substitute "Many a opportunities" with "Many an opportunity."
- The correct answer is Option 1.
Correct sentence: Many an opportunity came and went while he laid wasted.
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