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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 52

Question 52

Concord

Choose the option that most suitably fills the space: The employer, not the salesman and his representative... responsible for the loss

  1. A.are
  2. B.are being
  3. C.are never
  4. D.have been
  5. E.is
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (is)

Explanation

The subject is 'the employer'; the phrase 'not the salesman and his representative' does not change it. A singular subject takes 'is'.