A part of the following sentence is underlined. Choose the option that can replace the underlined part to improve the sentence. If you feel Options A, B, or C do not improve the sentence, then choose Option D: 'No improvement required.'
They have decided to for hire a cruise ship for their anniversary celebration.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The phrase 'decided to for hire' is grammatically incorrect because it uses two prepositions ('to' and 'for') back-to-back before the verb 'hire.'
Why Option B is Correct
Verb Pattern: In English, the verb 'decide' is typically followed by a to-infinitive (decide + to + base verb).
Correct Structure: 'decided to hire' follows this standard grammatical rule perfectly.