Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
They decided to have a meeting to discuss about the project.

Correct option is C

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c) to discuss the project.
Explanation:
The verb "discuss" is not followed by a preposition like "about." It directly takes the object without any preposition.
Grammatical rule used:
· Certain verbs like "discuss," "attend," "approach," "order," etc., do not need prepositions after them.
Example:
Incorrect: She discussed about the plan.
Correct: She discussed the plan.
�� Information Booster:
· Always avoid using 'about' after verbs like 'discuss,' 'mention,' 'order,' and 'describe.'