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.
Be polite and courteous will greatly improve your chances of making friends at your new office.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Being polite and courteous.
- At the place of the subject, a verb is used only in Gerund form.
- Hence, "Be" should be used in the form of "Being".
- As the chosen option fulfils this form it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
Being polite and courteous will greatly improve your chances of making friends at your new office.