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

English ( Master) Sentence Improvement

Directions: In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.

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

No correction required

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Explanation:

Correct Option: 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.