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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 72

Question 72

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): He says he ________ find me a job, but will accommodate me.

  1. A.could not
  2. B.was not able to
  3. C.is not able to
  4. D.cannot be able to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is not able to)

Explanation

'Says' and 'will accommodate' are present and future, so the matching form is 'is not able to'. 'Cannot be able to' is a double modal.