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JAMB Use of English 2004 Question 47

Question 47

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The poor widow who could not buy the clothes was seen ________ her wool into ________ yesterday.

  1. A.to spin/yards
  2. B.spinning/yarn
  3. C.making/tailoring
  4. D.to spill/clothes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (spinning/yarn)

Explanation

After 'was seen' we use the -ing form, and wool is spun into yarn.