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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment. Everyone sincerely and positively were ready to find the soluti
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment.
Everyone sincerely and positively were ready to find the solution for the serious issue of sewage system.

A.

Everyone were sincerely and positively

B.

Everyone was sincerely and positively

C.

No correction required

D.

Everyone had sincerely and positively

Correct option is B

The correct substitution is (b) Everyone was sincerely and positively.
Explanation: “Everyone” is a singular indefinite pronoun, so it takes a singular verb – "was" not "were."
Correct sentence: Everyone was sincerely and positively ready...
Grammatical Rule Used:
�� Indefinite pronouns like everyone, someone, anyone, nobody are singular and must take singular verbs.
Example: Everyone wants to succeed. (not want)

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