Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
While he saw the bear, he ran to the nearest tree, dropped his gun and climbed to a safe place.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. When he saw the bear.
- The sentence describes a sequence of events that occurred in reaction to seeing the bear.
- The action of running, dropping the gun, and climbing the tree happens as a direct response to seeing the bear.
- "When he saw the bear" sets up the cause (seeing the bear) and then describes the resulting actions (running, dropping the gun, climbing).
NOTE:
When and while are both used to discuss time, but they serve different purposes and are used in different contexts:
- When: Used to indicate a specific point in time or a particular moment when something happens.
- While: Used to indicate that two actions or events occur simultaneously or to describe the duration of an action.