The -ing form can be used in these patterns:
- When you talk about preferences: I like <u>swimming</u>; I hate <u>watching </u>TV. (Person + like /hate/ love + -ing)
- When you talk about an activity: <u>Studying </u>for exams is hard; <u>Walking</u> in the rain is nice.( -ing + verb)
- You can finfd the -ing functioning as an adjective: sleeping pills; walking stick; smoking room. (-ing +noun)
- You should use -ing after prepositions: I am interested <u>in</u> learning Chinese; I am keen <u>on</u> having pasta. ( preposition +-ing)
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Answer:
In order to achieve more precise meaning, the word bona fide in paragraph 268 should be changed to officially-approved.
Explanation:
The implication in this passage is that the yacht club must be verifiably real and maintained <em>in good faith. </em>The option that maintains the most congruence with this notion is D, officially-approved.
Rainsford was a skilled and experienced hunter.
