Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in blank (IV).

When the meeting (I)_ to a close, people ___(II)__ . Some of my friends _(III)__ to (IV)__ to the park nearby. An old man (V)_ for alms. I (VI) to (VII) him a few coins but my friend __(VIII) me from __(IX)___ so because he (X)_ that begging should be discouraged.

  1. went

  2. going

  3. goes

  4. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The blank, in the given paragraph, requires an infinitive, which can be formed only if the first form of the verb is  used and that too without adding “s or es”.

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