Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Not a word didn’t they speak to the others about the sad turn of events.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. did they speak.
The sentence wants to say that "they" didn't speak anything about the sad turn of events.
Using "didn't" with "not a word" makes two negatives become positive and changes the meaning of the sentence.
The correct sentence is - Not a word did they speak to the others about the sad turn of events.