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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 97

Question 97

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Most of us will attend the conference ________ at Ibadan later this year

  1. A.holding
  2. B.held
  3. C.being held
  4. D.to hold
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (being held)

Explanation

A conference does not hold itself; it is held, and for an event in progress or planned we say 'being held'.