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Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'No improvement required'.

She caught him to steal money from her purse.

Option 1: to stole

Option 2: stealing

Option 3: to be stealing

Option 4: No improvement required


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: stealing


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

The infinitive verb form to steal should be replaced with the gerund form stealing , to convey the ongoing action correctly.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: She caught him stealing from her purse.

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