Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence If the...........

English Language (MTS) One Word Substitution

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’.

While driving down, Girish having to apply for official permission to cross the two

states.

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SSC MTS 27th October 2021 Shift-1

have to apply

had to apply

No substitution required

had applying

- The original sentence, "Girish having to apply for official permission," uses incorrect verb tense for past actions.

- Option 1, "have to apply," uses present tense, which doesn't fit for a past context.

- Option 2, "had to apply," correctly uses past tense, suitable for actions completed in the past.

- Option 3, "No substitution required," implies the original sentence is correct, which it is not due to tense issues.

- Option 4, "had applying," uses incorrect verb form, making it grammatically incorrect.

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