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 Simon had already been to the park, he lead the way for the other children
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. led the way.
The past tense form "led" is the correct verb tense to use here to maintain consistency with the past perfect tense ("had already been") used earlier in the sentence. "Led the way" indicates that Simon guided or directed the other children, which aligns with the context of the sentence. The other options do not provide the correct verb form or convey the intended meaning as effectively as "led the way" does.