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?
- A. stayCorrect
- B. staying
- C. stayed
- 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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