JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 63

Question 63

Verb Forms

Choose the option that most suitably fills the space: They..... receive visitors at short notice

  1. A.use to
  2. B.are used to
  3. C.used to
  4. D.are always
  5. E.are use to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (used to)

Explanation

'Used to' + verb describes a past habit: 'They used to receive visitors at short notice'.