Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She has let herself be gone after her divorce.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. let herself go.
The correct phrase is 'let herself go' which means act in a relaxed way.
Has let: (Present Perfect Tense): The present perfect tense is used here to show that the action has been ongoing or relevant from the past to the present.
Herself: Reflexive Pronoun: Refers back to the subject "she", indicating that the action is performed by the subject on herself.
Go: Verb (Base Form): In this context, "go" is used in the phrase "let herself go" to express a state of decline or self-neglect.
Correct statement: She has let herself go after her divorce.