JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 64

Question 64

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Having worked all night, the security man ________ a sense of accomplishment

  1. A.had felt
  2. B.felt
  3. C.is feeling
  4. D.has felt
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (felt)

Explanation

The participle phrase describes a completed past event, so the simple past 'felt' fits.