Question

Choose the correct alternative to replace the italicized phrase in the following sentence. In case no improvement is
needed, option '4' is the answer.
I cannot force her to marrying.

• A. to marry
• B. in marrying
• C. for marry
• D. No improvement needed

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The sentence in question is: "I cannot force her to marrying." The task is to replace the italicized phrase, "to marrying," with a grammatically correct alternative. Let's examine the options:

1. "to marry": This phrase is grammatically correct. In English, the infinitive form "to marry" is used after verbs like "force." The construction "force someone to do something" is standard.
2. "in marrying": This phrase is incorrect. The preposition "in" is not typically used with the verb "force" in this context.
3. "for marry": This phrase is also incorrect. The preposition "for" does not correctly accompany the verb "force" in this context, and "marry" should be in the infinitive form "to marry" following "force."
4. "No improvement needed": The original sentence uses "to marrying," which is incorrect. Thus, this option is not appropriate.

Given the analysis, the correct replacement is "to marry." Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "I cannot force her to marry."

This option is grammatically correct as it follows the proper infinitive structure required after the verb "force." The proper use of infinitives is a common rule in English grammar when expressing actions following certain verbs.