Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
After the old building was pulled out, the building contractor surveyed the progress of the work.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. was pulled down.
- In the sentence, the phrasal verb "pulled out" is incorrect.
- The given sentence is talking about a contractor surveying the progress of the work after an old building was demolished.
- The phrasal verb "pulled out" means (of a vehicle) move out from the side of the road, or from its normal position in order to overtake.
- Therefore, the phrasal verb "pulled down" should be used in place of the phrasal verb "pulled out".
- The phrasal verb "pulled down" means demolish a building.
The correct sentence is: After the old building was pulled down, the building contractor surveyed the progress of the work
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. was pulled down.