Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
While the general was speaking with Mildred, he receives a message that Butler had escaped.

Correct option is B

The correct substitution is received a message.
Explanation: The main clause is in past continuous (“was speaking”), so the next verb should also be in the past tense for consistency. “Receives” is in present, which causes a tense mismatch.
Grammatical Rule Used: Maintain tense consistency in related clauses.
Example: While I was walking home, I saw a dog.
�� Information Booster: Avoid mixing present tense with past continuous in the same sentence unless indicating a general truth.