Question : 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 needed'.
Please excuse me to be so late.
Option 1: to been so late
Option 2: No substitution needed
Option 3: for being so late
Option 4: by being so late
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Correct Answer: for being so late
Solution : The most appropriate option to substitute is the third option.
Explanation : The verb "excuse" is typically followed by the preposition "for" when apologizing for a specific action or situation. In this context, the person apologises for being late, and the appropriate structure is "excuse me for", followed by the gerund form of the verb (being).
So, the correct sentence would be: "Please excuse me for being so late. "
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