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’.
In 1920’s, new technology has allowed filmmakers to attach to each film a soundtrack of speech.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. allowed.
- The sentence should be written in the simple past tense.
- Allowed is the past form of the verb "allow."
- The verb "allowed" is in the simple past tense, which indicates a general action in the past.
- Hence option 1 will be the most appropriate choice.
Thus, corrected sentence would be:
In 1920’s, new technology allowed filmmakers to attach to each film a soundtrack of speech.