JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 79

Question 79

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The whole class looked forward to.... Kainji Dam at Christmas.

  1. A.visiting
  2. B.visit
  3. C.be visiting
  4. D.a visit
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (visiting)

Explanation

In 'look forward to', 'to' is a preposition, so it is followed by the -ing form: 'visiting'.