Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
I decided to took matters in my own hands.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to take.
Error concept: Use of main verb
What is wrong – The phrase "to took" is grammatically incorrect.
Grammatical concept – After “to”, we always use the base form of the verb (V1).
Incorrectness of the concept in context – “took” is the past tense form, which cannot come directly after “to”.
How to correct – We must use the base form “take” after “to” to make the sentence correct.
Correct phrase/ correction – to take
Final sentence: I decided to take matters in my own hands.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.