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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 76

Question 76

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Long after everyone... the hall, Obi still sat inside.

  1. A.left
  2. B.is leaving
  3. C.has left
  4. D.had left
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (had left)

Explanation

Everyone's leaving happened before Obi's sitting (past), so the past perfect 'had left' is needed.