Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Before she began, she asked the teacher whether she write with a pen or a pencil.

Correct option is C

The correct substitution of the highlighted segment is "she should write" (Option c).
Explanation:
The sentence describes a situation where the girl is seeking permission or guidance, and the modal verb "should" appropriately indicates advice or suggestion. Using "write" alone is incorrect in the context of a reported question in past tense.
Corrected Sentence: "Before she began, she asked the teacher whether she should write with a pen or a pencil."
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Reported Speech: When converting a direct question into reported speech, modals like "should" are often retained when seeking advice or asking for instructions.
· Example: Direct speech: "Should I write with a pen or a pencil?"
· Reported speech: She asked whether she should write with a pen or a pencil.
Explanation in Hindi:
· "Should" का उपयोग सलाह या निर्देश के लिए किया जाता है। रिपोर्टेड स्पीच में इसे सही रूप से लागू करना चाहिए।
Meanings of the other options:
· (a) she can write: Incorrect, as "can" indicates ability, not advice or guidance. (गलत प्रयोग)
· (b) she wrote: Incorrect, as "wrote" implies a completed past action, which does not fit the context. (अव्यवस्थित प्रयोग)
· (d) she did write: Incorrect, as it emphasizes the action unnecessarily, which is not suitable here. (अनावश्यक जोर)