Select the best pair of words to complete the sentences.Every Saturday, Oscar likes _ go skiing in the mountains. Allie likes skiing, _.
Correct answer: A. to, too
- A. to, too
- B. too, to
- C. two, to
- D. too, two
Explanation
The correct answer is A) to, too. "To" is a preposition that indicates purpose or direction, and "too" is an adverb that means also or excessively. The other options are incorrect because "two" is a number and "too" cannot be used as a preposition.
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