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JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 73

Question 73

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Is it true that Okoro.......... when the gates were closed?

  1. A.had returned
  2. B.would return
  3. C.should return
  4. D.would have returned
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (had returned)

Explanation

Okoro's return happened before the gates were closed, so the past perfect 'had returned' is right.