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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. I was delight in the moment I saw her.
Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
I was delight in the moment I saw her.

A.

delighted at

B.

had delightful

C.

was delighting

D.

was delighted

Correct option is D

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) was delighted.
Explanation: The verb “was” must be followed by a past participle to form a passive voice or to describe an emotional state.
"Delighted" is the correct past participle of "delight."
Hence, “was delighted” is correct to express a past emotional reaction.
Grammatical rule used: Linking verbs (like “was”) + past participle = state of being.
Example: I was delighted to see my old friend again.
Information Booster:
· Verbs like "was/were + adjective/past participle" show feelings or conditions.
· “Delight” is a noun/verb, while “delighted” is an adjective describing emotion.

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