Directions : Which of the phrase/ word from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No replacement required” as the answer.

Q:

He took to the stage as though he had been preparing for this moment all his life.

• 1
  he would be preparing
• 2
  he must compose
• 3
  he could prepare
• 4
  he is preparing
• 5
  No replacement required