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Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
_________ many books on history helps school children to get knowledge about the past of different nations.

A
Read
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B
Reads
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C
Has read
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D
Will read
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E
Reading
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Solution

The correct option is A Reading
Option E is the correct answer because the given sentence requires the use of a gerund in order to make grammatical and logical sense. Gerunds are verb forms which function as nouns. An important thing to remember while identifying a gerund is that they are always in the -ing form. In the given sentence 'reading' is the verb form that functions as a noun.
Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because they do not comply with the reasons stated above. They would be grammatically incorrect if used in the sentence.

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