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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 87

Question 87

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): My father has been away on a journey but my mother says she ________ he ________ this Friday.

  1. A.expects/would arrive
  2. B.expected/will arrive
  3. C.expects/will arrive
  4. D.expected/would arrive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (expects/will arrive)

Explanation

'Says' is present, so 'expects' follows, and a future arrival 'this Friday' takes 'will arrive'.