WAEC English Language 2022 Objective — Question 59
Question 59 of 120 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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I told them I would come back as soon as I ......
- A. should
- B. can
- C. couldCorrect
- D. will
Explanation
Since the reporting verb 'told' is in the past tense, the reported clause should use the past tense modal 'could' for sequence of tenses.
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