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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 70

Question 70

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that...

  1. A.had taken place
  2. B.have taken place
  3. C.will take place
  4. D.took place
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (had taken place)

Explanation

The rejections happened before the possible acceptance; the past perfect 'had taken place' shows the earlier past action.