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’.
The ticking of the clock was the only sound to hear.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. to be heard.
- "was' is the be form of the verb that can not be followed by an infinitive.
- It must be followed by the present participle or "Infinitive voice form".
- Option 4 is the passive form of the infinitive hence, it will suit the given statement.
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
The ticking of the clock was the only sound to be heard.