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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 66

Question 66

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): He is really very mean. He... not lend me the money I wanted.

  1. A.should
  2. B.could
  3. C.would
  4. D.won't
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (would)

Explanation

'Not' is already printed after the gap, so the gap needs a helping verb: 'He would not lend me the money' shows a mean man's refusal. 'Won't not' would be a double negative.