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JAMB Use of English 2016 Question 29

Question 29

Tenses

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The clock ________ 12 o'clock two hours ago

  1. A.strikes
  2. B.struck
  3. C.strike
  4. D.striking
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (struck)

Explanation

'Two hours ago' refers to a finished past time, so the simple past 'struck' is needed.