Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
The scenario was identical to the one that was to be observed in the previous tournament.

• A. was observing
• B. had been observing
• C. was observed
• D. was to observe
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is C was observed

'Was observed' is the suitable usage here that gives the meaning of observing the scenery.
E.g. His performance was observed by the jury members.