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’.
Lavanya was happy to see that the tree they had planted the previous year has grow quite taller.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. had grown quite tall.
- The sentence implies that both the actions, planting of trees and growing tall, happened before.
- So, the underlined part of the sentence should be written in the past perfect tense.
- The correct verb structure is: Had + V3.
- Also, there is no comparison, so the adjective must be written in the positive degree.
- The correct sentence will be: Lavanya was happy to see that the tree they had planted the previous year had grown quite tall.