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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Verb Forms

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The antique vase, ________ carefully for centuries, was accidentally shattered by the museum intern.

  1. A.having been preserved
  2. B.having preserved
  3. C.to preserve
  4. D.was preserved
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (having been preserved)

Explanation

The vase did not preserve anything; it was preserved, and before it broke, so a perfect passive participle 'having been preserved' is needed.