Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
Play cards is not allowed here
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Playing cards.
The verb "play" needs to be in its gerund (noun) form to function correctly in the sentence.
"Playing cards" is the correct phrase when referring to the activity.
Also "card" (singular) refers to one individual card, not the activity of playing with cards.
The correct phrase should be "Playing cards" (plural) for the activity.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.