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 required’.
He is wanting to give Rahul a guitar on his birthday.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. He wants to give.
In English, stative verbs like "want" are not typically used in the continuous form ("wanting"). The correct form is the simple present tense "wants" to express a desire or intention.
Therefore, the correct substitution is "He wants to give Rahul a guitar on his birthday."