Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Sujata has not and can never in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. has not been and can never be.
The present perfect tense indicates that, from the past up until now, Sujata has not been in the good books of her principal.
It shows that this has been the case for some time, and this situation still holds true in the present.
Structure: Subject + has (for singular subjects like "Sujata") + not + V3 ("been").
The phrase "can never be" expresses the idea that it is impossible for Sujata to change her position in the principal's good books due to her lack of honesty.
"Can" is always followed by the base form of a verb, in this case, "be".