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    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. Robinson Crusoe puzzles when he discovered
    Question

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
    Robinson Crusoe puzzles when he discovered a footprint in the sand.

    A.

    was puzzled

    B.

    has puzzled

    C.

    is puzzled

    D.

    No substitution required

    Correct option is A

    The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (a) was puzzled.
    Explanation:
    · The sentence refers to a completed action in the past ("he discovered"), so the verb describing his emotional state must also be in the past tense.
    · "Puzzles" is in the present tense, which causes a tense mismatch.
    · Therefore, was puzzled (past tense passive) is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
    Grammatical rule used:
    · Tense consistency: All verbs in a sentence referring to a past event must agree in past tense.
    · State of being is expressed with "was + past participle" for passive feelings.
    Example:
    · She was surprised when he left the room suddenly.
    Information Booster:
    · "Is puzzled" → Present tense → Incorrect for past narrative
    · "Has puzzled" → Present perfect → Suggests ongoing confusion, doesn’t fit
    · "No substitution required" → Incorrect because tense mismatch exists

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