In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.

Himani has decided to visit Japan with a view to enlarged her managerial capabilities.

  1. enlarge
  2. enlarging 
  3. being enlarged
  4. No improvement

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Option 2 : enlarging 
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The correct answer is Option 2) i.e. enlarging.

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  • The verbs/adjectives/phrases given below are followed by 'V1 + ing':
    •  with a view to, addicted to, given/taken to, prone to, in addition to, look forward to, owing to, etc.
  • For example:
    • ​I look forward to have a great time with you.false (2)
    • look forward to having a great time with you.right (1)
  • As per the rule given above, 'enlarging' will be the correct choice.

Correct SentenceHimani has decided to visit Japan with a view to enlarging her managerial capabilities.

  

  • ​​​Though 'V1' is used after 'to' but these verbs/phrases are exceptions. 
  • Hence this point must be kept in mind while attempting these kinds of questions.
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