JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 68

Question 68

Verb Forms

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The patient was ________ by a group of surgeons last week

  1. A.operated on
  2. B.operated
  3. C.operated for
  4. D.operated with
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (operated on)

Explanation

The verb is 'operate on' a patient, so the passive is 'was operated on'.