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’.
I am working hard in order to earn a decent living.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. No substitution.
- Grammatically, the underlined segment is a prepositional phrase that functions as an adverbial phrase of purpose, indicating the reason or goal for the action of "working hard."
- It specifies the purpose for which the person is putting in efforts. Thus, it requires no substitution.
Therefore, the corrected sentence is:
I am working hard in order to earn a decent living.