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 it was getting late Lata leave the party midway
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. left the party.
- The underlined part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature.
- Since the given sentence is in the simple past tense, the verb used should also be in the same tense.
- Thus, leave should be replaced with left.
The correct sentence is:
As it was getting late Lata left the party midway.