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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 48

Question 48

Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: Musa asked Asmau what she________ since, he last saw her.

  1. A.has been doing
  2. B.had been doing
  3. C.has done
  4. D.was doing
  5. E.might be doing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (had been doing)

Explanation

In reported speech after 'asked' (past), 'has been doing' moves back to 'had been doing'.