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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 82

Question 82

Tenses

Samuel: Would you please come here, John? John: No I'm busy............... in my farm.

  1. A.I am working
  2. B.I'm working
  3. C.I am to work
  4. D.I shall have worked
  5. E.I go to work
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I'm working)

Explanation

The present continuous shows what John is doing now, and the short form 'I'm working' suits a spoken reply.