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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 84

Question 84

Tenses

After the team had conceded two goals, their enthusiasm...........

  1. A.was beginning to wane
  2. B.was waning
  3. C.began to wane
  4. D.had begun to wane
  5. E.had been waning
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (began to wane)

Explanation

The goals came first (past perfect), and the result followed in the simple past: 'began to wane'.