Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. The mare hurt its hooves w hen running to the forest. (a) with running across (b) when running into (c) No substitution required (d) while running through

Options

A. with running across
B. when running into
C. No substitution required
D. while running through

Answer

D

Explanation

While means ‘during this time’. It is used to show the duration for an activity. However, the given question states that the mare hurt its hooves during running. Hence, ‘while running through’ is the most appropriate answer.