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’.
Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case they did not get their money’s worth of goods and services has rightly been identified as the first priority.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. were unable to get their money’s worth.
Error is related to / concept: Tense consistency and formality.
What is wrong: “did not get” is grammatically acceptable but a bit awkward and less formal in this legal/consumer context.
Grammatical concept: In conditional or formal statements, 'were unable to get' sounds more appropriate than a direct past action ('did not get').
How to correct: Use the more suitable formal phrase “were unable to get”.
Correct phrase: were unable to get their money’s worth
Final sentence: Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case they were unable to get their money’s worth of goods and services has rightly been identified as the first priority.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.