Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The speaker is about to beginner his speech.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. is about to begin.
Is about to begin is a suitable option.
The reason this choice is accurate is that the word "is" (present tense) is followed correctly by the verb "begin." It appears from this construction that the action is going to occur soon.
Compared to other options.
Was about to began: This choice is wrong because the basic form "begin," not the past tense "began," should come after the past tense "was." It would be more accurate to say "was about to begin."
Was about to beginner: "Beginner" is not a verb; it is a noun, hence this choice is wrong. To express what the speaker is going to do, the phrase needs a verb.
Is about to beginning: Since the verb "beginning" is in the present participle form, this choice is incorrect.