JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 33

Question 33

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The reporter said that the Honourable Speaker ________ impeached.

  1. A.is to be
  2. B.might have been
  3. C.may have being
  4. D.will have been
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (might have been)

Explanation

After 'said' (past), the reported possibility shifts back: 'might have been impeached'.