English Language
JAMB 1984
In the question below, choose the expression or word which best completes each sentence:
'Have you given the patient his medicine?' The doctor asked the nurse ....
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A.
if you had given the patient his medicine?
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B.
had you given the patient the his medicine?
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C.
have you given the patient his medicine?
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D.
if she had given the patient his medicine
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E.
if the patient is given his medicine
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The question is changing from direct speech to reported speech. The following are the steps to take:
- Present perfect (“have given”) → past perfect (“had given”)
- “you” → “she” (because the nurse is being referred to)
- Question becomes indirect (reported) statement form
So it becomes:
The doctor asked the nurse if she had given the patient his medicine.
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