Gloria does not know hot to _ her shoes yet, but she is _.
Correct answer: C. Tie ... learning.
- A. Wear ... barefoot
- B. Buy ... trying
- C. Tie ... learning.
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Gloria does not know how to tie her shoes yet, but she is learning."Here's why:- "Tie" refers to the act of securing one's shoes with laces.- "Learning" implies that Gloria is in the process of acquiring this skill, despite not having mastered it yet.
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