Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The boys and the teacher wants to win.

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  1. wants to won
  2. want to won
  3. want win
  4. want to win

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Option 4 : want to win
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The correct answer is "want to win."

Key Points 
  • The subject of the sentence is "the boys and the teacher," which is plural.
  • Therefore, the verb should also be plural.
  • "Want" is the correct verb form for the plural subject.
  • "To win" is the correct infinitive phrase to express the desired action.
  • Thus, the correct phrase to use in the blank would be "want to win."
  • The sentence would be: The boys and the teacher want to win.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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