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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Despite ________ extensively, he still struggled to grasp the complex theory.

  1. A.having read
  2. B.to read
  3. C.read
  4. D.being read
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (having read)

Explanation

'Despite' must be followed by a noun or an -ing form; 'having read' shows the reading was finished before the struggle.