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’.
He has come out on a brilliant idea of taking us to Jodhpur for the weekend.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. up with.
Error concept: Incorrect phrasal verb
What is wrong: The phrase “come out on” is incorrect in this context.
Grammatical concept: The correct phrasal verb used when someone creates, suggests, or devises an idea is “come up with.”
Incorrectness of the concept in context:
The phrase “come out on” does not convey the intended meaning of thinking of or suggesting an idea. It is not a valid phrasal verb in this usage.
How to correct: Replace “come out on” with “come up with”.
Correct phrase: has come up with
Final sentence: He has come up with a brilliant idea of taking us to Jodhpur for the weekend.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.