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’.
He welcomed the audience with a heart felt gratitude for their kind presence on the day of the social gathering in the college.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. No Improvement.
- A pronoun is used according to the number of the subject.
- In the ginve statement, the subject is "Audience" which is plural hence, "Their" will be the correct possessive determiner.
- The underlined part of the statement follows the given rules itself hence, "No Improvement" will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
He welcomed the audience with a heart felt gratitude for their kind presence on the day of the social gathering in the college.