In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
- Adeliver
- Bto deliver
- Cdelivering
- Ddelivered
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The sentence uses the past passive construction "was invited...". To express the intent or purpose behind the invitation, we use the to-infinitive form of the verb ("to deliver").