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 boys were delighted on the idea of going to Goa.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. with the idea of.
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Concept/Grammar rules |
Application |
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We use the word 'with' to talk about connections between people and things. ‘Delighted’ is followed by ‘with’ as it specifies the subject i.e. the going to Goa. |
Hence, the correct sentence will be: The boys were delighted with the idea of going to Goa. |