Demonstrate correct use of articles and prepositions, subject-verb agreement, writing conventions of spelling, capitalization and punctuation to clarify meaning.You must boil those vegetables before _ in the stew.
Correct answer: A. Using
- A. Using
- B. Use
- C. Their used
- D. The use
Explanation
Suffix 'ing' will be added to the verb because the verb is used after a time order word "before".
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