Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.
I cannot go out tonight because I will preparing of my interview tomorrow.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. I have to prepare for.
"I will preparing" mixes future tense ("will") and present participle ("preparing"), which is not a valid grammatical structure.
The correct construction with "will" would be "I will be preparing," but that still doesn't fit the context here because the sentence isn't about future continuous action but a necessity or obligation.
"Preparing of" is incorrect because the verb "prepare" is typically followed by the preposition "for" when referring to getting ready for something specific.
The phrase "I have to prepare for" conveys necessity or obligation, which fits the context of why you cannot go out tonight.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- "I cannot go out tonight because I have to prepare for my interview tomorrow."