Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

I could not help to laugh at the joke.

(1) Laughing

(2) Laugh

(3) To laughing

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.

The verb help is typically followed by a gerund (-ing form of a verb) when it is used to express that someone can't avoid or refrain from doing something. In this context, the action is laughing, so it is used in the gerund form.

Therefore, the correct answer should be: "I could not help laughing at the joke."

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