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.’
I decided to call out to various bookstores in the area to see if any of them had the book I needed.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. call around.
"Call around" is a phrasal verb that means to call multiple people, usually when you're trying to find information or organize something.
Here, the person is calling various bookstores to inquire about the book he needs.