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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 89

Question 89

Tenses

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Many streets in the town ________ in need of lights at night

  1. A.stand
  2. B.stood
  3. C.have stood
  4. D.are standing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (stand)

Explanation

This is a general present fact with a plural subject, so the simple present 'stand' fits.