Choose the correct option to make the following sentence grammatically correct.

The people are trying ___________ many of our old traditions and opting for modern interpretations.

to get rid of

The correct answer is Option (1) - to get rid of

The phrase "to get rid of" is the correct and standard usage to indicate removing or discarding something. The other options are either grammatically incorrect or do not make sense in this context.

"The people are trying to get rid of many of our old traditions and opting for modern interpretations."

Options:

1. to get rid of:

   • Correct: This is the correct grammatical structure.

2. to getting rid off:

   • Incorrect: "To getting" is ungrammatical, and "rid off" is also incorrect (it should be "rid of").

3. for got rid off:

   • Incorrect: "Got rid" is in the past tense and "off" instead of "of" is wrong.

4. to be having rid off:

   • Incorrect: This construction is nonsensical and ungrammatical.