JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

He needed not of have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.

A. He participated in the game in his unusual positionCorrect
B. Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
C. He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
D. Someone did not want him to play in the position that he play

Explanation

The model auxiliary verb 'Need' can be used to express a negative statement. Therefore, he need not have or should not have, participated in the game in his unusual position, but he did.

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