JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 71

Question 71

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Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): You had to stand in the corridor all the way? Poor you! I don't suppose you enjoyed the journey..... ?

  1. A.don't you
  2. B.did you
  3. C.didn't you
  4. D.don't I
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (did you)

Explanation

The tag follows the reported clause 'you enjoyed the journey', and since 'I don't suppose' makes it negative in meaning, the tag is positive: 'did you?'