Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Sujata has not and can never in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty.

Correct option is A

The correct substitution of the highlighted segment is (a) has not been and can never be.
Correct sentence: Sujata has not been and can never be in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty.
Explanation: The sentence is in the present perfect + modal structure. Both parts require the correct auxiliary verbs.
· “Has not been” is the present perfect form.
· “Can never be” is the modal + base form.
Grammatical Rule Used:
When combining clauses, each clause must maintain correct verb form.
Example: He has not been helpful and will not be either.
�� Information Booster: After modals (can, may, should), use base verb (be, go, do, etc.).