JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 72

Question 72

Question Tags

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: I don't think he can ________?

  1. A.can't he
  2. B.isn't it
  3. C.can he
  4. D.don't I
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Answer: C (can he)

Explanation

With 'I don't think' the tag follows the subordinate clause and is positive because the sentence is negative in meaning: 'can he?'