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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 92

Question 92

Tenses

Someone..... the radio cassette since 6 p.m. I wish he...... turn it off

  1. A.has been playing/would
  2. B.is playing/would
  3. C.played/will
  4. D.has played/should
  5. E.plays/will
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (has been playing/would)

Explanation

'Since 6 p.m.' needs the present perfect continuous, and 'I wish he would' expresses annoyance at what someone keeps doing.