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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 96

Question 96

Tenses

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Although I am watching television, I ..... what you are saying.

  1. A.am hearing
  2. B.can hear
  3. C.have heard
  4. D.was hearing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (can hear)

Explanation

'Hear' is not normally used in the continuous form; 'can hear' expresses that you are able to hear.