Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (vi).

Knowledge is (i) _________ wealth. It can neither be stolen (ii) ________ thieves nor snatched away forcibly by robbers. A person (iii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iv) _________ high esteem. It (v) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (vi) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other (vii) ___________ than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (viii) __________ to do but repent.

  1. to gain

  2. for gaining

  3. to the gaining of

  4. and gained
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Explanation

'To gain' uses the infinitive form to express purpose - one works hard with the aim/purpose of acquiring knowledge. 'For gaining' uses a gerund which is less direct, 'to the gaining of' is overly wordy, and 'and gained' creates a compound predicate that doesn't convey purpose. Infinitive of purpose is most natural.

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