Question:
Parts of the given sentence have been underlined and given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
\(\underline{Over\ the\ last\ year}\ \underline{I\ have\ avoided}\ \underline{to\ go\ to\ the\ doctor}\ \underline{unless\ absolutely\ necessary}\)
Parts of the given sentence have been underlined and given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
\(\underline{Over\ the\ last\ year}\ \underline{I\ have\ avoided}\ \underline{to\ go\ to\ the\ doctor}\ \underline{unless\ absolutely\ necessary}\)
\(\underline{Over\ the\ last\ year}\ \underline{I\ have\ avoided}\ \underline{to\ go\ to\ the\ doctor}\ \underline{unless\ absolutely\ necessary}\)
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When using verbs like "avoid," "enjoy," and "consider," they should be followed by the gerund (-ing form) rather than the infinitive.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- Over the last year
- I have avoided
- to go to the doctor
- unless absolutely necessary
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The error lies in the phrase "to go to the doctor." The correct structure should be "I have avoided going to the doctor" as the verb "avoided" should be followed by the gerund form "going" rather than the infinitive "to go."
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