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 young man lifts weights at the gym when he pulled a muscle.

Option 1: has lifted

Option 2: is lifting

Option 3: No substitution required

Option 4: was lifting


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: was lifting


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

Explanation: In the given sentence it indicates that the action of pulling a muscle occurred while lifting weights. So, the past continuous tense (was lifting) is appropriate for expressing the ongoing action at the time the muscle was pulled.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: The young man was lifting weights at the gym when he pulled a muscle.

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