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JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 71

Question 71

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The invigilator ... to know how long the examination ... going on.

  1. A.wanted/has been.
  2. B.wants/had been.
  3. C.wants/have been.
  4. D.wanted/had been.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (wanted/had been.)

Explanation

In reported past time, 'wanted' is followed by the past perfect 'had been'.