Question

Choose the correct option to replace the word(s) given in brackets:

We read and write (become) civilized.

• A. becoming
• B. becoming to
• C. to become
• D. become to

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

to become

The infinitive verb is a verb with the word 'to' in front of it. This verb is always just a verb. There is no - ed, no - ing, no - s at the end of the verb. Thus, options A, B and D are wrong according to the rule. The correct option is C since 'to' is in front of the verb 'become'. Hence, sentence would become: We read and write to become civilized.