Multiple choice

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

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. do

  2. to do

  3. doing

  4. does
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The blank, in the given passage, is preceded by the preposition “form” and the preposition “from” is always followed by a present participle.

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