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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 80

Question 80

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): A government spokesman announced that efforts..... the release of the hostages are continuing.

  1. A.to obtain
  2. B.in obtaining
  3. C.for obtaining
  4. D.of obtaining
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (to obtain)

Explanation

'Efforts' is followed by a to-infinitive: 'efforts to obtain'.