JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 69

Question 69

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The young man has ________ to sober ________ after being drunk.

  1. A.began/up
  2. B.begun/in
  3. C.begun/up
  4. D.began/down
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (begun/up)

Explanation

After 'has' we need the past participle 'begun', and the phrasal verb is 'sober up'.