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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 87

Question 87

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): When I have an appointment with someone, I hate ....... waiting.

  1. A.to be keeping
  2. B.for being kept
  3. C.being kept
  4. D.in being kept
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (being kept)

Explanation

'Hate' can take an -ing form; the passive 'being kept waiting' means made to wait.