Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence.
He came here with a view to meet his old friend.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The phrase "with a view to" is a fixed idiomatic expression where "to" acts as a preposition, not as part of an infinitive (to + verb).
Grammar Rule: After a preposition, a verb must take the gerund form (the -ing form). Therefore, "to" must be followed by "meeting" instead of the base verb "meet."
Usage: Similar expressions that follow this rule include "looking forward to," "addicted to," and "accustomed to."
Correct Sentence:
He came here with a view to meeting his old friend.