JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 62

Question 62

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): One would wish.......... missed that opportunity to be present at the graduation ball.

  1. A.to have not
  2. B.for having not
  3. C.to having
  4. D.not to have
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (not to have)

Explanation

The negative perfect infinitive is 'not to have missed', with 'not' before 'to'.