JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 66

Question 66

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): If you want a successful marriage, you......... pray for it.

  1. A.have better
  2. B.better
  3. C.had better
  4. D.would better
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (had better)

Explanation

The fixed expression for advice is 'had better' + verb: 'you had better pray for it'.