Multiple choice softskills communication

He never could abide ____ people enjoying themselves.

  1. by seeing

  2. seeing

  3. both

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'abide' meaning 'tolerate' is followed by an object and -ing form (gerund) without a preposition. 'Abide seeing someone doing something' is the correct pattern - no 'by' is needed.

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