Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word/phrase.

It is no use _______ to come now. He is very busy.

  1. to ask him

  2. asking him

  3. that you ask him

  4. if you asked him

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The expression 'It is no use' is idiomatic and is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing). Therefore, 'asking him' is the grammatically correct choice. Using an infinitive or a clause would be incorrect in this specific structure.