Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
This book (1) _ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2) _ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3) _ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4) _ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5) _ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: Traced
Option 2: Being traced
Option 3: Tracing
Option 4: Trace
Correct Answer: Tracing
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
It is the gerund form of the verb "trace". In the sentence, the gerund "tracing" serves as the object of the verb "encourage". The sentence is describing activities that encourage children to read and write letters and numbers.
Using tracing here is grammatically correct because it conveys the ongoing action of tracing as a means to help children learn.
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