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’.
If you are in trouble, Tommy is the friend who stands by you.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. will stand by
- The underlined statement is erroneous in nature.
- The given sentence is in the simple future tense. Thus, "stands" will be replaced with "will stand".
The correct sentence is:
If you are in trouble, Tommy is the friend who will stand by you.