Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaninfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the sentence is correct as given.
I received word that you (were attempting) to contact me.

Correct option is A

The correct choice is (a) No correction required.
· Explanation: “Were attempting” is correct because it represents an action ongoing in the past. The subject “you” goes with “were” in past continuous tense.
· Grammatical rule used:
· Past Continuous Tense: Subject + was/were + verb + ing.
· Explanation in Hindi:
· “Were attempting” past continuous tense का सही प्रयोग है – यह बताता है कि कोई कार्य उस समय चल रहा था।
· Meanings of other options:
· (b) were strike – grammatically incorrect; “strike” is a base form, not used with “were” directly.
· Hindi: गलत क्रिया रूप।
· (c) has attempting – incorrect auxiliary “has” with verb+ing.
· Hindi: गलत सहायक क्रिया का प्रयोग।
· (d) was attempting – wrong subject-verb agreement (“you” requires “were”).
· Hindi: “you” के साथ “were” आता है, “was” नहीं।