Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
It is a high-pay job.

Correct option is D

Correct Sentence: It is a high-paying job.
Explanation:
· The correct adjective form to describe a job with a good salary is “high-paying”.
· “High-pay” is grammatically incorrect as a compound adjective.
Grammar Rule:
· Use “-ing” compound adjectives to describe roles or things (e.g., time-consuming task, high-paying job).
Example: She got a high-paying job right after graduation.
Meanings of Options:
· Low-pay – incorrectly formed adjective.
· High-paid – awkward and less standard.
· Low-paid – correct structure, but opposite in meaning.
· High-paying – correctly structured and appropriate. (Correct)