Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The furniture is ready to be delivered.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e No substitution.
- The given sentences need no substitute is required or needed.
- The sentence talks about the fully prepared furniture.
- Furniture is an uncountable noun, hence is not used in the plural. Clearly, furniture is followed by a singular verb.
- Ready is an adjective and is correctly used in the given sentence as it means prepared and able to do something or to be used.
- The given sentence is in the present simple tense passive voice.
- The given sentence is in to be + past participle form which is correct.
The correct sentence is-
The furniture is ready to be delivered.