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’.
He appealed for the court to change its decision.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. appealed to the court.
"Appeal" is followed by "to" when referring to making a request or seeking help from someone or an institution.
The phrase "appealed to the court" conveys that the person is making a formal request or seeking a change from the court.
"Appeal for" is used when someone is seeking help or support for a cause, not when making a formal request for a specific action or decision.
For example, "appeal for donations" or "appeal for help" is appropriate, but not for requesting a change in a court decision.
Hence, the correct option would be He appealed to the court to change its decision.