Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
The boys and the teacher wants to win.

Correct option is D

The correct option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence is (d) want to win.
· In the sentence "The boys and the teacher wants to win," the subject is plural ("The boys and the teacher"), so the verb should also be in the plural form.
· The correct verb form for a plural subject in the present tense is "want," not "wants."
· The phrase "to win" correctly remains in the infinitive form to express the intention or desire.
· Therefore, "want to win" is the grammatically correct choice.