Q3
EnglishParts of Speech
Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words: She was not interested ______ taking ______ French, but decided ______ opt ______ German instead.
- a.in; up; to; for
- b.to; on; in; with
- c.on; to; for; on
- d.for; to; in; to
Answer: (A) in; up; to; for
The fixed combinations are "interested in" (+ gerund), "take up" (begin to study or practise something), "decide to" (+ verb) and "opt for" (choose), giving: She was not interested in taking up French, but decided to opt for German instead. The other three sets already fail at the first blank, since "interested to/on/for taking" is not idiomatic. Related phrasal verbs: opt out of (choose not to take part), take to (develop a liking for), take after (resemble) and take over (assume control).