Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Tom is trying to ___________ as soon as possible.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. get a job.
The verb "trying to" is followed by the base form of a verb (infinitive without "to"). "Get a job" is in the correct base form after "trying to".
Hence, the correct sentence is:- Tom is trying to get a job as soon as possible.
- Experience" (as a verb) means to go through something, but it doesn’t fit well with "trying to."
- "Learn" means acquiring knowledge or skills, but it doesn’t fit naturally in this context.
- "Receive" is used when someone gets something from someone else, but jobs are not typically "received" passively.