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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I wanted to buy some peanuts, but I didn't see anyone ___________ them.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I wanted to buy some peanuts, but I didn't see anyone ___________ them.

A.

sold

B.

selling

C.

sells

D.

to sell

Correct option is B

The correct option to fill in the blank is (B) selling.

Explanation: After verbs like “see” or “didn't see,” the verb used is usually in present participle form (-ing).

Example: I didn’t see anyone selling them.

Selling (हिंदी अर्थ): बेचता हुआ

Meanings of the other options:

· A - Sold: Past form (बेचा)

· C - Sells: Present simple (बेचता है)

· D - To sell: Infinitive (बेचने के लिए)

Information Booster: Use verb+ing (present participle) after perception verbs like "see", "hear", "watch", especially in negative sentences.

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