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 young man lifts weights at the gym when he pulled a muscle.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. was lifting.
The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is "was lifting."
This choice aligns with the past tense context of the sentence, indicating an action that occurred in the past while another action interrupted it. The sentence structure suggests that the young man was in the middle of lifting weights when he pulled a muscle.
Therefore, the past continuous tense "was lifting" accurately portrays this interrupted action.