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’.
The children here are encouraging to have examined all the aspects before forming an opinion on any matter.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. are encouraged to examine.
"are encouraging" is incorrect in this context. The verb "encouraging" suggests that the children are giving encouragement, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.
The sentence should express that the children are being encouraged (or advised) to examine all aspects before forming an opinion.
"are encouraged": This phrase correctly indicates that the children are being urged to do something.
"The children here are encouraged to examine all the aspects before forming an opinion on any matter."This corrected sentence clearly states that the children are being advised or supported to thoroughly examine all aspects before making any judgments.