JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 62

Question 62

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Before mechanizatoin, workers ________ water out of fabrics with their hands

  1. A.wring
  2. B.wrung
  3. C.wrang
  4. D.wringed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (wrung)

Explanation

The past tense of 'wring' is 'wrung'; 'wrang' and 'wringed' are not English words.