JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 97

Question 97

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s): When he had arranged the furniture, he..... the picture on the wall.

  1. A.hanged
  2. B.hung
  3. C.hang
  4. D.hunged
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hung)

Explanation

For objects the past tense of 'hang' is 'hung'; 'hanged' is used only for executing people.