UI Post-UTME Use of English 2021 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: She saw the accused ______________ the purse from the complainant's handbag.

  1. A.take
  2. B.took
  3. C.taken
  4. D.takes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (take)

Explanation

After 'see someone', the bare infinitive is used for a whole action: saw the accused take.