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JAMB Use of English 2020 Question 49

Question 49

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): After the team had conceded two goals, their enthusiasm ________

  1. A.was beginning to wane
  2. B.was waning
  3. C.began to wane
  4. D.had begun to wane
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (began to wane)

Explanation

First the goals were conceded (past perfect), then the enthusiasm began to fade (simple past).