Standard English ConventionsHardGerund after a preposition
Standard English Conventions practice question
After ____ the report, the committee voted.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. readingCorrect
- B. read
- C. reads
- D. having been read
Answer: A. reading
After the preposition after, the verb takes the -ing form.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. read
- The base form does not follow a preposition.
- C. reads
- A finite verb does not follow a preposition.
- D. having been read
- The passive makes the committee the thing read.
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