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’.
Between Raima and Saima, the former is intelligent, while the latter is beautiful.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. No substitution required.
- The sentence "Between Raima and Saima, the former is intelligent, while the latter is beautiful" is correctly structured.
- The use of "former" and "latter" appropriately distinguishes Raima as the one who is intelligent and Saima as the one who is beautiful.
- The sentence is clear and concise, making it easy to understand the comparison between the two individuals.
- Therefore, there is no need for substitution.