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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 69

Question 69

Verb Forms

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: The old man couldn't help ________ at his grandson's babbling

  1. A.to laugh
  2. B.that he laughed
  3. C.laughing
  4. D.in laughing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (laughing)

Explanation

'Can't help' is followed by the -ing form: 'couldn't help laughing'.