Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases, 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence, to make this sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark 5 as the answer. There's no point asking Rita to help as she's really busy.

  1. no point for

  2. no point at

  3. no point in

  4. no point with

  5. No correction required
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct phrase is 'no point in asking' - the preposition 'in' must follow 'point' when followed by a gerund (verb+ing). This is a fixed idiomatic expression meaning there is no purpose or benefit in doing something.

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