Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
She avoids to go to crowded places.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. avoids going to crowded places.
Context: The sentence describes a regular habit or preference of the subject regarding social environments.
Grammatical concept: Certain verbs in English are followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) rather than an infinitive (the to + verb form). The verb 'avoid' is one such verb.
Correct word/ phrase: avoids going
Final sentence: She avoids going to crowded places.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.