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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 85

Question 85

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: I had hardly ________ down to sleep when I heard the gunshot

  1. A.lay
  2. B.lied
  3. C.lain
  4. D.laid
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (lain)

Explanation

'Lie' (rest) has the past participle 'lain', which follows 'had'.