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JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 72

Question 72

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: My friend's car has ________ to a halt

  1. A.grinded
  2. B.grounded
  3. C.ground
  4. D.grind
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ground)

Explanation

The idiom is 'grind to a halt'; the past participle of 'grind' is 'ground'.