Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
No other athlete was as great as Sachin is.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. has been as great as Sachin.
Grammatical Analysis:
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Tense Consistency: The original sentence uses 'was' (Past Tense) to compare 'No other athlete' with 'Sachin is' (Present Tense). While Sachin Tendulkar is still a person in the present, his primary status as a competing athlete belongs to a timeframe that spans from the past to the present.
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Present Perfect Tense: The phrase 'has been' is the most appropriate because it connects the past to the present. It implies that from the beginning of sports history until now, no other athlete has reached his level.
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Comparison Structure: In 'No other... as [adjective] as,' we are comparing a group to an individual. Since we are comparing Sachin's entire career/legacy to others, the Present Perfect provides the necessary continuity.
Final Correct Sentence: No other athlete has been as great as Sachin.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.