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 torch fall from his trembling hand and he ran wildly towards the school building.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. fell from his trembling hand.
- The second part of the statement is in the simple past tense hence, we need to keep the first part of the statement in the simple past tense as well.
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
The torch fell from his trembling hand and he ran wildly towards the school building.