JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 80

Question 80

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Wale: Do you know where my chemistry book is? Tom: ________

  1. A.Toyin is with it
  2. B.It is with Toyin
  3. C.Toyin has it
  4. D.Toyin lent it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Toyin has it)

Explanation

'Toyin has it' answers where the book is, with the person as subject; 'Toyin is with it' reverses the meaning.