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Practice Question

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly.The man's heart attack scared him badly and he decided having a regular check-up from then on.

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

having

Rationale:

📚“Decided” must be followed by an infinitive (“to have”) to express intention correctly.

🔍Recognizing that gerunds and infinitives differ in function prevents improper verb patterns.

📝Using “to have” after “decided” aligns with standard verb usage.

📘Understanding verb patterns ensures that “decided to have” is grammatically correct.

📌Core Message

Follow “decided” with an infinitive (“to have”), not a gerund.

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