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’.
Many people believe that women make better nurses because they are patient and gentle.

Correct option is D

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) No substitution required.
Explanation:
The subject “women” is plural, and the pronoun “they” is correctly referring back to it. The adjectives “patient and gentle” are describing a general and timeless characteristic, so the use of present tense ("are") is appropriate.
Grammatical rule used:
· Pronoun-antecedent agreement: “they” refers back to “women”.
· Use of present tense for general or habitual truths.
Example:
Children learn quickly because they are curious.