Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
Both, Amit as well as Rahul are leaving for Delhi.
Grammar: Correcting Sentence Structure with "Both"
The question asks us to find the best substitute for the underlined segment "as well as Rahul" in the sentence: "Both, Amit as well as Rahul are leaving for Delhi." The goal is to ensure the sentence is grammatically correct and stylistically sound.
Understanding "Both...and..." Structure
The word "Both" is used to indicate two people or things. When connecting two subjects with "Both", the standard and most grammatically accepted conjunction is "and". The structure should typically be "Both [Subject 1] and [Subject 2]".
- Example: Both Priya and Sam are going to the party.
Using "as well as" after "Both" is often considered redundant or less idiomatic. "As well as" can sometimes be used to connect elements, but it doesn't create the same strong parallel structure as "and" when used with "Both".
Subject-Verb Agreement Check
In the original sentence, the subject is intended to be plural because of "Both" (referring to Amit and Rahul). The verb "are leaving" correctly reflects this plural subject. Any substitution must maintain this plural agreement.
Analyzing the Substitution Options
Let's examine each option in the context of the original sentence stem "Both, Amit...":
| Option | Resulting Sentence Fragment | Grammatical Correctness | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. as well as Rahul is leaving | Both, Amit as well as Rahul is leaving | Incorrect | This option retains "as well as" but changes the verb to "is leaving". The subject (Amit and Rahul) is plural, so the singular verb "is" is wrong. Also, the initial "Both," followed by "as well as" is awkward. |
| 2. and Rahul are leaving | Both, Amit and Rahul are leaving | Correct | This option replaces "as well as Rahul" with "and Rahul". This forms the standard "Both Amit and Rahul" structure. The subject remains plural, correctly matching the verb "are leaving". The comma after "Both" is slightly unusual but often accepted in informal contexts; the core structure "Both...and..." is correct. |
| 3. and Rahul is leaving | Both, Amit and Rahul is leaving | Incorrect | This uses the correct connector "and Rahul", but incorrectly uses the singular verb "is leaving". The subject "Both Amit and Rahul" requires the plural verb "are leaving". |
| 4. No substitution required | Both, Amit as well as Rahul are leaving | Incorrect | While the verb "are leaving" is correct, the phrase "Both, ... as well as ..." is grammatically awkward and not the preferred construction in standard English. The structure "Both...and..." is superior. |
Conclusion
The most appropriate substitution is "and Rahul are leaving" because it corrects the awkward "Both, ... as well as ..." construction to the standard "Both ... and ..." structure, while correctly maintaining the plural subject-verb agreement with "are leaving".
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