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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 36

Question 36

Verb Forms

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: He was reported ________ the policemen

  1. A.to be assaulting
  2. B.to assault
  3. C.assaulting
  4. D.to have assaulted
  5. E.to have been assaulted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (to have assaulted)

Explanation

The report came after the assault, so the perfect infinitive is used, and he did the assaulting (active): to have assaulted.