Multiple choice

Directions: Two sentences marked A and B are given below. Mark your answer as:

(A) if only A is correct (B) if only B is correct (C) if both A and B are correct (D) if both A and B are wrong

(A) If it stops rain, we can go to the terrace. (B) If it stops raining, we can go to the terrace.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sentence (A) is incorrect because after 'stop', we need the gerund form ('raining') not the infinitive ('rain'). The verb 'stop' is followed by -ing when meaning to cease an action. Sentence (B) is correct: 'If it stops raining, we can go to the terrace'.

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