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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 79

Question 79

Verb Forms

I am very sorry............. to attend the meeting yesterday.

  1. A.for failure
  2. B.in failing
  3. C.to having failed
  4. D.to fail
  5. E.for failing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (for failing)

Explanation

For something already done, 'sorry' is followed by 'for' + -ing: sorry for failing.