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 required’.
The secretary talks over the phone right now
Option 1: talked
Option 2: was talking
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: is talking
Correct Answer: is talking
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: This option is appropriate because it indicates an ongoing action in the present. The sentence describes the secretary's current activity, so the present continuous tense ("is talking") fits the context.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The secretary is talking over the phone right now.
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