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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 76

Question 76

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): When they examined his body, they found that he ________.

  1. A.had been dead
  2. B.had been dying
  3. C.died
  4. D.was dead
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (was dead)

Explanation

At the time they examined him, his state was that he was dead, so 'was dead' is correct.