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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumBase form after 'to'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The guide asked us to ____ close to the path where the ground was boggy.

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

  1. A. stayCorrect
  2. B. staying
  3. C. stayed
  4. D. stays

Answer: A. stay

After 'to', the base form: 'to stay'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. staying
'To staying' is not standard.
C. stayed
'To stayed' is not standard.
D. stays
'To stays' is not standard.

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