Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The boy watched a sci-fi movie in the lieu of playing in the game zone.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. in lieu of playing.
The correct substitution is "in lieu of playing" because the phrase "in lieu of" means "instead of" and requires either a noun or a gerund (verb ending in -ing) to complete the expression.
In this context, "playing" is the correct form because it refers to the ongoing action of participating in the game zone.
The other options are incorrect.