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’.
The ceiling, which had cracks, caved in and several people trapped.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. were trapped.
- Here, 'were trapped' should be used instead of 'trapped'. Each clause needs a subject and a verb.
- In some cases, the best verb to use is a simple 'is' or 'was'. In other cases, you may need to add the main verb, an auxiliary verb, or multiple auxiliary verbs.
- The given sentence is in the passive voice. To make a past passive form we use was/were + past participle of the verb.
- Example: This problem was solved last week.
Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.