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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 99

Question 99

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the sentence: I can walk that distance and have done so many times.

  1. A.I am used to walk that distance
  2. B.I used to walk that distance
  3. C.I used to walking that distance
  4. D.I am used to walking that distance
  5. E.I will walk that distance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (I am used to walking that distance)

Explanation

'Can walk that distance and have done so many times' means it is a familiar thing. 'Be used to' is followed by the -ing form: 'I am used to walking'.