Correct option is B
The correct substitution of the highlighted segment is (b)
put off.
Explanation:
· "Put off" means to postpone or delay something (Hindi: स्थगित करना). In this sentence, the wedding being delayed until January matches the meaning.
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Grammatical Rule: Phrasal verbs like "put off" are used to express actions or conditions with specific meanings.
Example: The meeting was put off due to heavy rain.
Meanings of the Other Options:
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Option (a) put in: To insert or submit (Hindi: डालना).
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Option (c) put down: To criticize or suppress (Hindi: दबाना या आलोचना करना).
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Option (d) put up: To accommodate or display (Hindi: ठहराना या प्रदर्शित करना).