The team leader objected to ________ the research budget without consulting the lead scientist first.

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A slash
B slashing
C have slashed
D being slashed

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Answer: B. slashing

Answer: B) slashing
Explanation: In the phrasal verb phrase "object to", the word to is a preposition rather than a marker for an infinitive verb. Prepositions must be followed directly by a gerund (verb + ing).

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The team leader objected to ________ the research budget without consulting the lead scientist first.

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