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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We should carefully ______ wasting food.

  1. A
    not
  2. B
    fail
  3. C
    avoid
  4. D
    pass

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The sentence suggests a positive habit regarding food preservation. The verb 'avoid' fits grammatically and contextually with the gerund 'wasting'.
"carefully avoid wasting food" means making a conscious effort not to waste food.

Options like 'not', 'fail', and 'pass' do not fit contextually or grammatically with the structure.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We should carefully ______ wasting food.
A
not
B
fail
C
avoid
D
pass

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