JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 42

Question 42

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: We are all hungry, we ________ anything to eat since morning

  1. A.didn't have
  2. B.hadn't had
  3. C.haven't had
  4. D.never had
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (haven't had)

Explanation

'Since morning' up to now needs the present perfect: 'haven't had'.