JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 80

Question 80

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: I have stopped writing letters of application because I ________ that all the vacancies are filled

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

Answer: C (heard)

Explanation

The simple past 'heard' reports the news that led to the decision.