Question

Fill in the blank using the appropriate form of the verb.

The government decided to abolish ______

• A. ration
• B. rationing
• C. rations
• D. rationism

Answer 1

Answer:

B. rationing

• After the verb “abolish”, when another verb is required, we use the gerund (verb + -ing) form.

• Abolish means to officially end or stop something. Here, “rationing” refers to the practice of controlling or limiting the supply of goods.

• Therefore, the correct sentence is:

  The government decided to abolish rationing.