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Multiple Choice Questions

According to WWF the small island nation of Samoa was the first in switching off its light...........

English Language (IBPS PO) Sentence Improvement

According to WWF, the small island nation of Samoa was the first in switching off its lights in support of the Earth Hour.

first to switch of

the first to switch off

the first to switch of

the first in switch off

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Explanation:

Correct Answer is (b).To express a purpose the infinitive form (to switch off) of a non-finite verb is used instead of the gerund one (switching off). Besides, the correct phrasal verb is 'to switch off' and not 'to switch of'.
Ex. I come here to study. (Corrrect)
Ex. I come here for studying. (Incorrect)
Option B is hence the correct answer.