making
to make
doing
to do
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is A. making.
The verb “avoid” takes a gerund phrase as its object. A gerund phrase is a verb phrase that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. In this case, the gerund phrase is “making mistakes.”
The other options are incorrect because they are not gerund phrases. Option B, “to make,” is the infinitive form of the verb “make.” Option C, “doing,” is the present participle form of the verb “do.” Option D, “to do,” is the infinitive form of the verb “do.”
Here are some examples of gerund phrases:
- I enjoy swimming.
- I am looking forward to seeing you.
- She is good at cooking.
- They are tired of working.
- We are afraid of flying.