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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 87

Question 87

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: From 7 a.m to 9 a.m, he ________ hot chocolate, often not having time for his own breakfast

  1. A.is kept busy serving
  2. B.keeps busy to serve
  3. C.is busied serving
  4. D.kept busy to serve
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (is kept busy serving)

Explanation

The pattern is 'busy + -ing', and the present tense fits a daily routine: 'is kept busy serving'.