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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'.

The situation in the city is now fully under control.

Option 1: beneath

Option 2: No substitution

Option 3: beside

Option 4: below


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: No substitution


Solution : The correct answer is the second option.

Explanation : In this sentence, the phrase under control is an idiomatic expression that means the situation is being managed or regulated effectively. The options beneath , beside, and below do not convey the same meaning in the given context.
Beneath generally means under or below, but it doesn't capture the sense of control.
Beside means next to, and below also implies a lower position without specifically conveying the idea of control. Hence, no substitution is needed, and the original phrase under control accurately conveys the intended meaning.

Therefore, the correct sentence remains: The situation in the city is now fully under control.

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