Question

Choose the appropriate noun form of the underlined verb to fill the blank:
The coach explained the nuances of the forehand shot to the tennis player.
After the ____________, the player could easily play the shot.

• A. explain
• B. explainin
• C. explanance
• D. explanation

Answer 1

The correct option is D explanation

'Explained' is the simple past tense form of the verb, 'explain'. Its noun form is 'explanation'. Hence, option D is correct.

Option A is incorrect as 'explain' is the verb form and not a noun.

Options B & C are incorrect as there is no word such as 'explainin' or 'explanance' in the English language. These don't carry any meaning.