JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 41

Question 41

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Without our relentless campaigns we might ________ sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly

  1. A.never have been
  2. B.have never be
  3. C.never had been
  4. D.be never
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (never have been)

Explanation

After 'might', the past form is 'have + past participle': 'might never have been'.