In the following question, a sentence contains a highlighted phrase that may be grammatically incorrect. Choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives to replace the highlighted phrase and correct the sentence. If the highlighted phrase is correct as it is, then choose “No replacement required” as the correct answer.

The frog was call for to jump in the pond, but it suddenly stopped.

Correct option is B

Given sentence:
"The frog was call for to jump in the pond, but it suddenly stopped."
Error in the highlighted phrase ("call for jump"):
1. "Call for" is incorrect in this context – "Call for" means to demand or require something (e.g., The situation calls for urgent action).
· Here, the sentence suggests the frog was about to jump, not that it required jumping.
2. "Call" should be in the past participle form ("called") to match "was" in passive voice, but even then, "called for jump" is grammatically incorrect.
3. "Jump" should be in gerund form ("jumping") if kept in the sentence.
Meaning and Analysis of the Given Options:
(a) Before
· Meaning (English): Earlier than a particular time/event.
· Meaning (Hindi): पहले, किसी घटना से पूर्व।
· Incorrect: "Before" does not fit the context of an interrupted action.
(b) About (Correct Answer)
· Meaning (English): On the verge of doing something.
· Meaning (Hindi): कुछ करने वाला था।
· Correct: "About to" is the proper phrase for an intended action that did not happen.
· Corrected sentence:"The frog was about to jump in the pond, but it suddenly stopped."
(c) For
· Meaning (English): Indicates purpose or intention.
· Meaning (Hindi): के लिए।
· Incorrect: "For" does not fit the sentence structure properly.
(d) Again
· Meaning (English): Once more, after a previous occurrence.
· Meaning (Hindi): फिर से, दोबारा।
· Incorrect: "Again" does not match the meaning of an intended action.
(e) No replacement required
Incorrect because "call for jump" is grammatically wrong.
Final Answer:
(b) About
Corrected sentence: "The frog was about to jump in the pond, but it suddenly stopped."