Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Question

The safety guidelines advise drivers to avoid ____ when they feel tired.

Accepted Answer

A. driving. 'avoid' is followed by an -ing form: 'avoid driving'.

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B. to drive — 'avoid to drive' is not standard; 'avoid' takes an -ing form, not an infinitive.

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C. drive — 'avoid drive' leaves a bare verb where a noun-like form is needed.

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D. driven — 'driven' is a past participle and can't follow 'avoid' this way.

Standard English Conventions practice question