JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 89

Question 89

Verb Forms

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: You ________ to know better than an illiterate farmer

  1. A.are suppose
  2. B.are supposed
  3. C.suppose
  4. D.have supposed
  5. E.are supposing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (are supposed)

Explanation

'Be supposed to' means be expected to, and needs the past participle 'supposed'.