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’.
Play being recognised as an important factor in improving mental and physical health of children.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Play is recognised.
The phrase "Play being recognised" is incomplete and grammatically incorrect. It lacks a proper verb to make it a complete sentence.
The subject "Play" needs a verb to form a complete sentence. The verb "is" correctly links the subject to the rest of the sentence.
The phrase "is recognised as" indicates that play is recognised by others as important, fitting the context.
Corrected sentence: "Play is recognised as an important factor in improving the mental and physical health of children."
The corrected sentence conveys that play is acknowledged as beneficial for children's mental and physical health. This correction provides the verb "is" to make the sentence complete and grammatically correct.