Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.

Solomon always refers in the dictionary for clearing doubts about words.

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  1. on the dictionary
  2. No substitution
  3. to the dictionary
  4. with the dictionary

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Option 3 : to the dictionary
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The correct answer is to the dictionary.

Key Points

  • To should be used here in place of in.
  • Refer to: to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing.
    • Example: No one referred to the incident.
  • Refer to is used as a phrasal verb here..
  • Thus, the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment is option 3.


Correct Sentence: Solomon always refers to the dictionary for clearing doubts about words.

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