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’. Robinson Crusoe puzzles when he discovered a footprint in the sand.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 1 i.e.was puzzled.
- The original sentence is in the present tense, but the context suggests that Robinson Crusoe experienced puzzlement in the past when he discovered the footprint in the sand.
- Therefore, to maintain grammatical consistency and convey the correct tense, the past tense form "was puzzled" is appropriate.