Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
We encouraged them ___ a new business.

• A. Setting up
• B. To set up
• C. Set up
• D. To setting up

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

To set up

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, C and D are wrong according to the rule. The correct option is B since 'to' is in front of the verb 'set up'. Hence, sentence would become: We encouraged them to set up a new business.