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’.
If somebody attacks you, you needs be able to defend yourself.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e need to be able.
Statement: If somebody attacks you, you needs be able to defend yourself.
The second person plural noun will always take a plural verb. So, the singular verb "needs" is incorrect.
The participle "to" should be used with the verb "be".
Correct statement: If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself.