JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 70

Question 70

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): My mother had ________ the fire wood before it began to rain.

  1. A.split
  2. B.splited
  3. C.splitted
  4. D.splitting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (split)

Explanation

'Split' does not change in the past participle: had split.