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'.
When challenged, the man had no answer for his actions.
Option 1: No substitution required
Option 2: When in challenge
Option 3: When to be challenged
Option 4: While challenges
Correct Answer: No substitution required
Solution : The correct answer is the first option.
Explanation : In the given sentence, when challenged is a participle phrase that correctly introduces the past event of the man being challenged. The phrase functions as an adverbial clause, providing information about the timing of the man's lack of an answer.
So, the correct sentence would be: "When challenged, the man had no answer for his actions."
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