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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 90

Question 90

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): We saw him.... over a wall as the police approached.

  1. A.leaped
  2. B.leap
  3. C.leapt
  4. D.leaping
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (leap)

Explanation

After 'see someone' we use the bare infinitive for a completed action: 'We saw him leap over a wall.'