Correct option is B
The correct substitution for the highlighted segment "are freely" is (b) "are likely."
· The phrase "are likely" indicates the probability or expectation of the event happening, which is appropriate for discussing future events or anticipated actions. The original phrase "are freely" is incorrect in this context as it does not fit the meaning of expectation or probability.
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Grammatical rule used: To express probability or anticipation about future events, "likely" is used to denote the expected occurrence.
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Example: "They are likely to arrive on time," where "likely" correctly expresses the probability of the event happening.