She should try listening _____ some of her favourite records for inspiration.

• A. To
• B. For
• C. At
• D. With

Answer: (A)

The idea here is the natural collocation after the verb listen. In English, we say listen to something, especially when talking about music or other sounds. So the sentence should read: She should try listening to some of her favourite records for inspiration. Using the -ing form after try shows you’re suggesting an activity to attempt, not a single action. The other prepositions don’t fit: listen for is used when you’re waiting for a sound or signal, not for the purpose of gaining inspiration; listen at and listen with aren’t appropriate here.