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’.

Such was his performance that the audience gave a standing ovation. 

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  1. No substitution required 
  2. So was
  3. Much was
  4. Such as 

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Option 1 : No substitution required 
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The correct answer is "No substitution required"

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, "No substitution required" is the correct answer.
  • According to grammar, "such" is used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis.
  • In the given sentence, "such" acts as a noun.
  • Let's see an example-
    • Such cruelty really is beyond my comprehension.

So the correct sentence is- Such was his performance that the audience gave a standing ovation. 

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