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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 59

Question 59

Verb Forms

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: Everybody hates________ kept waiting

  1. A.be
  2. B.being
  3. C.to be
  4. D.for being
  5. E.in being
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (being)

Explanation

'Hate' takes the -ing form here, and the passive -ing form is 'being kept'.