Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
He was pleased to see them, especially as (Alice was disposed off to) be sympathetic rather than critical.
Option 1: Alice was disposed of to
Option 2: No correction required
Option 3: Alice was inclined to
Option 4: Alice was disposed to of
Correct Answer: Alice was inclined to
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation : The phrase Alice was inclined to correctly convey the intended meaning. "Inclined to" expresses a natural tendency or disposition towards a certain behaviour or attitude. In this context, it indicates that Alice is naturally inclined or likely to be sympathetic rather than critical.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: He was pleased to see them, especially as Alice was inclined to be sympathetic rather than critical.
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