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JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 77

Question 77 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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We stood up when the principal came in,… [isn't it B. didn't we C. not so D. did us]?

  • A. isn't it
  • B. didn't weCorrect
  • C. not so
  • D. did us

Explanation

'Didn't we' — This has to do with the rule of question tags. When a positive statement has been used, it must have a negative question tag. The full form of the sentence will be: 'We did stand up when the principal came in, didn't we?'

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