Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The toy drummer plays the drum if you press the button at the back.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. No substitution.
In the given sentence, there is no need to substitute as the sentence is grammatically as well as contextually correct.
- In the given sentence, subject verb agreement is being followed between the singular subject 'the toy drummer' and the singular verb 'plays'.
- Secondly, the simple present tense in the if-clause is correctly used.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. No substitution.