Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
The palace was in turmoil because Sikhandi (had return.)
Option 1: had returned
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: have turned
Option 4: was return
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Correct Answer: had returned
Solution : The correct answer is the first option .
Explanation:
The sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past. Thus, to make the sentence grammatically correct, had return should be replaced with had returned , as it is the correct verb form to use in the sentence as per the past perfect tense. The auxiliary verb had is usually supported by the third form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The palace was in turmoil because Sikhandi had returned .
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