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JAMB Use of English 2019 Question 51

Question 51

Verb Forms

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap: I am very sorry ________ to attend the meeting yesterday

  1. A.for failure
  2. B.in failing
  3. C.for failing
  4. D.to having fail
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (for failing)

Explanation

'Sorry for' is followed by the -ing form: 'sorry for failing to attend'.