JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 56

Question 56

Verb Forms

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: Candidates who are not accustomed to________ fast will find it difficult to finish this paper.

  1. A.write
  2. B.have written
  3. C.be writing
  4. D.writing
  5. E.having written
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (writing)

Explanation

In 'accustomed to', 'to' is a preposition, so it takes the -ing form: 'accustomed to writing'.