JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 37

Question 37

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): I watched him as he... the hole.

  1. A.dug
  2. B.digs
  3. C.is digging
  4. D.dugged
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (dug)

Explanation

The main verb 'watched' is past, so the past tense 'dug' is needed; 'dugged' is not a word.