Direction: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold sentence/part of the sentence at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is No Improvement.
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He avoids to speak to me.
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- to talk
- speaking
- speech
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
A Gerund should follow the Verb avoid.
⇒ You should avoid mentioning his divorce.
⇒ You should avoid→(V) mentioning→ (Ger.) his divorce.
here, speaking is the right usage.
