WAEC - English Language (2005 - No. 65)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Adamu looked at his watch and said; '' it's high time we......home''
Adamu looked at his watch and said; '' it's high time we......home''
must go
went
should go
go
Uitleg
The expression "it's high time" is commonly followed by a past tense verb. In this context, it suggests that an action should have been done or started earlier. It highlights a sense of overdue or belated action. Therefore, the sentence "Adamu looked at his watch and said, 'it's high time we went home'" is grammatically correct.