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’.
His last trip around the world taking a toll on his health.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Thhe correct option is option 1 i.e. took a toll.
- The original sentence is in the past tense, and "took a toll" is the correct past tense form to convey that his last trip had a negative impact on his health.
- The other options are not grammatically correct in this context.
Hence, the correct answer would be took a toll.