JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 50

Question 50

Verb Forms

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: Would you mind________ the door, please?

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

Answer: C (shutting)

Explanation

'Mind' is followed by the -ing form: 'Would you mind shutting the door?'