JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 81

Question 81

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: Ikorodu is not far from here, it is only an ________

  1. A.hour of driving
  2. B.hour's drive
  3. C.hour by driving
  4. D.hour in driving
  5. E.hours drive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hour's drive)

Explanation

Distance in travel time is given with a possessive: an hour's drive.