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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Tenses

Pick from the options the appropriate word or phrase that completes the given expression: He talks as if he ________ everything.

  1. A.knows
  2. B.knew
  3. C.had known
  4. D.is knowing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (knew)

Explanation

After 'as if' for an unreal present situation we use the past tense: knew.