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 required’.
As the boys missed the bus, they couldn’t able to reach the school on time.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. couldn’t.
Statement: As the boys missed the bus, they couldn’t able to reach the school on time.
'Couldn't' is a negative word, so the usage of the word 'able to' is redundant. Hence, it should be removed from the sentence.
Correct statement: As the boys missed the bus, they couldn’t reach the school on time.