For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s): The officer________that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2016 Subject: English Language

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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s):

The officer________that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.

could have known

shall know

should have known

will know

Answer Details

The correct option to complete the sentence is "should have known." This sentence is in the past tense and refers to a situation that has already happened. The phrase "should have known" implies that the officer had a responsibility to know that they were not supposed to talk to the press on the matter but failed to do so. This option fits the context of the sentence and makes the most sense.

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For these questions, choose the option that best complete the gap(s): The officer________that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.

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