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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 85

Question 85

Verb Forms

It was a funny episode, so I.....

  1. A.can't help to laugh
  2. B.couldn't help laugh
  3. C.couldn't help laughing
  4. D.couldn't help to laugh
  5. E.can't help laughing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (couldn't help laughing)

Explanation

'Can't help' is followed by the -ing form, and the past 'was' needs 'couldn't'.