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Question
Tick the correct sentences.
| 1. | I had desired to eat a cake. | I had desired to have eaten cake. | ||
| 2. | My son is fond of music. | My son is fond to music. | ||
| 3. | Sreena avoids eating fruits. | Sreena avoids to eat fruits. | ||
| 4. | Bravery is not to pick a quarrel. | Bravery is not picking a quarrel. | ||
| 5. | It is easier to say than do. | It is easier said than done. |
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Solution
| 1. | I had desired to eat a cake. | ✓ | I had desired to have eaten cake. | |
| 2. | My son is fond of music. | ✓ | My son is fond to music. | |
| 3. | Sreena avoids eating fruits. | ✓ | Sreena avoids to eat fruits. | |
| 4. | Bravery is not to pick a quarrel. | Bravery is not picking a quarrel. | ✓ | |
| 5. | It is easier to say than do. | It is easier said than done. | ✓ |
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