Question

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He dislikes to speak in public.

• A. dislikes to speaking
• B. dislikes from speaking
• C. dislikes speaking
• D. is disliking to speak

Answer 1

Answer:

C. dislikes speaking

• The Rule of Gerunds: In English grammar, the verb "dislike" must be followed by a Gerund (the -ing form of a verb acting as a noun), not an infinitive (to + verb).

• Correct Pattern: Subject + dislike/dislikes + Verb-ing

  • Example: He dislikes playing football (Not: He dislikes to play).