JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 47

Question 47

Concord

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: One of the men________ round the lawn three times every evening

  1. A.use to run
  2. B.are use to run
  3. C.is used to running
  4. D.are used to run
  5. E.are used to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is used to running)

Explanation

The subject 'One' is singular, so it takes 'is', and 'used to' as an adjective is followed by the -ing form.