Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Many people reported _____ a noise in the night.
Option 1: to hear
Option 2: having heard
Option 3: to have heard
Option 4: been hearing
Correct Answer: to have heard
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The phrase
to have heard
in the sentence is a perfect infinitive.
In this case, people reported that they heard a noise in the night.
The complete sentence should be, "Many people reported to have heard a noise in the night".
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