In each of the questions given below, four words have been highlighted. These four words may or may not have been placed in their correct positions. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that should replace each other.

The frolicked (A) puppy playful (B) in the park, chasing (C) after a colorful ball with boundless (D) energy.

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: B (A-B)

Explanation:

To determine the correct word placement, we need to check the parts of speech required by the sentence structure.

The Original Sentence:

"The frolicked (A) puppy playful (B) in the park, chasing (C) after a colorful ball with boundless (D) energy."

Analysis of Highlighted Words:

1. Position (A) - "The frolicked":
• Grammar: The word following the article "The" and preceding the noun "puppy" should be an adjective that describes the puppy.
• Issue: "Frolicked" is a verb (past tense). While it describes an action, it doesn't function well as a descriptor here. "Playful" (B) is an adjective and fits perfectly to describe the puppy's nature.
2. Position (B) - "puppy playful in the park":
• Grammar: After the subject ("The... puppy"), the sentence requires a main verb to describe what the puppy did.
• Issue: "Playful" is an adjective. It cannot act as the action.
• Correction: If we move frolicked (A) here, the sentence becomes "The... puppy frolicked in the park." This provides the necessary action.
3. Positions (C) and (D):
• Chasing (C): A present participle describing a secondary action. It is correct.
• Boundless (D): An adjective describing the "energy." It is correct.

Meaning of Words:

Corrected Sentence:

"The playful (B) puppy frolicked (A) in the park, chasing (C) after a colorful ball with boundless (D) energy."

Final Answer: B