Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underline word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. None of the girl deserve to be selected for this award.

Correct answer: None of the girls deserves

Explanation: The correct answer is D. ✅ ❌The phrase "None of the girl" is incorrect because "girl" should be plural here since it refers to a group: "girls." ❌"None of the girls deserves" is correct because “none” here is considered singular and takes a singular verb “deserves.” ❌Option A is incorrect because “girl” is singular but should be plural to match the meaning. ❌Option C is awkward and less formal. Correct sentence: None of the girls deserves to be selected for this award.