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’.
Peterkin readjusted his hat and soon was listening to the conversation with as much interest as I was.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. No substitution required.
- The underlined segment in the sentence 'Peterkin readjusted his hat' is grammatically correct and does not require substitution.
- The verb 'readjusted' means to adjust something again or to change its position or arrangement.
- In the given sentence, Peterkin adjusted his hat, which indicates that he made a minor change to the position or placement of his hat.
- This action is appropriate in the context of the sentence and conveys a sense of comfort and readiness for a conversation.
Thus, the correct sentence is:
Peterkin readjusted his hat and soon was listening to the conversation with as much interest as I was.