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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


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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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