JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 69

Question 69

Pronouns

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: You must forbid ________ coming

  1. A.he's
  2. B.that he is
  3. C.him for
  4. D.his
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (his)

Explanation

Before a gerund ('coming') we use a possessive: 'forbid his coming'.