JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 68

Question 68

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The philanthropist devoted himself ... the poor

  1. A.by helping
  2. B.to be helping
  3. C.to helping
  4. D.in helping.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (to helping)

Explanation

'Devote oneself to' is followed by a gerund: 'devoted himself to helping'.