Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No improvement'.
He was greatly disappointed to be failed again.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. on failing.
- "Disappointed with/in+ someone" while "Disappointed at/about + something" is the correct use of the preposition here.
- A preposition is followed by the present participle form of the verb.
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
He was greatly disappointed on failing again.