Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Put this plant nearby a window so that it gets enough light.

Correct option is C

The correct option to substitute the highlighted segment in the sentence "Put this plant nearby a window so that it gets enough light." is option (c) next to.
Explanation:
· The phrase "nearby a window" is incorrect because "nearby" is typically used as an adverb, not a preposition. It is used to describe the location of something in relation to the speaker's current location. When referring to placing something in relation to another object, "next to" is more appropriate, accurately indicating that the plant should be positioned adjacent to the window.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
· (a) No substitution required: The original use of "nearby" is incorrect in this context as it does not function properly as a preposition.
· (b) near to: While "near to" is sometimes used, it is less common and can sound awkward; "next to" is more direct and clear.
· (d) near of: This is grammatically incorrect and not used in English.
Grammatical Rule Involved:
· Prepositions of Place: "Next to" is a preposition used to describe one object being adjacent to another, making it ideal for expressing the spatial relationship necessary for the plant to receive sufficient light.