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’.
The flames of the fire leap into the air.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. leapt into.
The underlined part is grammatically incorrect.
The sentence should not be in the simple present tense as it does not talk about any habitual activity or routine.
It would be better if we keep it in the simple past to show an action of the past.
The phrase “leap into” means to act immediately.
Thus, we will use its V2 form “leapt” here.
The correct sentence will be: The flames of the fire leapt into the air.