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NECO English Language 2023 Objective — Question 68

Question 68 of 140 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The couple ______ their first child when I entered college. A. were not having B. hadn't had C. haven't had D. hasn't had

  • A. were not having
  • B. hadn't hadCorrect
  • C. haven't had
  • D. hasn't had

Explanation

The past perfect 'hadn't had' correctly shows the couple did not yet have their first child before the speaker entered college.

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