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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
I like to read books, but my brother prefers to watching movies.

Option 1: in watching

Option 2: to watch

Option 3: on watching

Option 4: No substitution


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: to watch


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Explanation : The original sentence contains a grammatical error. When using prefer , it should be followed by the base form of the verb, not the " - ing" form. The correct construction is "prefers to watch " where watch is the base form of the verb. This correction ensures grammatical accuracy in expressing the preference for watching movies.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: I like to read books, but my brother prefers to watch movies.

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