Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence.
I am used to eat late at night.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence is to eating.
Explanation
The Structure: The phrase 'be used to' (where 'be' is am, is, are, was, or were) means 'to be accustomed to.'
The Rule: In this specific expression, 'to' is a preposition, not part of an infinitive. Prepositions must be followed by a noun or a gerund (the '-ing' form of a verb).
Comparison:
Used to + base verb: Refers to a past habit (e.g., 'I used to eat late').
Be used to + -ing: Refers to being accustomed to something in the present (e.g., 'I am used to eating late').
Correct Sentence:
'I am used to eating late at night.'