Question

Choose the correct word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.
He persisted __________ there.
A) To go
B) For going
C) In going
D) On going

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence. Eight common types of phrases are: noun, verb, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial, prepositional, and absolute.

Complete answer:
Option A) To go – is an incorrect answer because ‘to go’ is best for use in sentences about actions that are unreal or abstract. Thus, the given sentence is not unreal or abstract so the use of ‘to go’ will make the sentence incorrect. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) For going – is an incorrect answer because the preposition ‘for’ tells about the use of something or for a reason for purpose. For example: Roby needs new batteries for remote control cars. So, the use of ‘for going’ is incorrect in the sentence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option C) In going – is the correct answer because gerund is the best suitable in the sentence. Gerunds are the words ending with ing and gerunds indicates the actions that are real or have been completed. So, the form of preposition in + gerund ing is the correct fir in the sentence. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option D) On going – is an incorrect answer because the preposition ‘on’ is used to indicate position. For example: He left the remote on the bed. Thus, the use of ‘on’ in sentence is wrong. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:To complete the sentence correctly proper usage of preposition is must. Preposition is a word that is used to link nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words within a sentence. So, Option C is the most suitable option as compared to any other option.