Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.

I shall spare no ________ in giving entire satisfaction to you.

  1. pain

  2. pains

  3. paining

  4. pained
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'pains' - this comes from the idiomatic expression 'spare no pains' which means to make every effort or take great trouble to achieve something. The word 'pains' is used in its plural form as part of this fixed expression, even though it refers to the singular concept of effort.

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