Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I like played cricket after school.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. playing.
"Like" is a present tense verb, and when you use "like" to talk about something you enjoy doing, you need to follow it with a verb in the -ing form (gerund).
"Played" is the past tense form of "play," which doesn't align with the present tense "like." Since the sentence is talking about a general enjoyment of playing cricket, one should use "playing" instead of "played."
Hence, the correct sentence is:- I like playing cricket after school.