Choose the correct sentence from the following options:
Correct answer: C. The government should accrue taxes to strengthen the economy of the country.
- A. The government should accrue taxes for strengthen the economy of the country.
- B. The government should accrue taxes in strengthen the economy of the country
- C. The government should accrue taxes to strengthen the economy of the country.
- D. The government should accrue taxes by strengthen the economy of the country.
Explanation
By comparing all four sentences ,you notice there is only one difference i.e. PREPOSITION and for fact the best suited is 'to strengthen'.
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