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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 99

Question 99

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: Biliaminu sent the expensive present to one Miss Sanda of the United African Organization and not to ________ of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

  1. A.the Miss Sanda
  2. B.Miss Sanda
  3. C.a Miss Sanda
  4. D.one Miss Sanda
  5. E.some Miss Sanda
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the Miss Sanda)

Explanation

There are two people called Miss Sanda, and the definite article picks out the particular one at the Central Bank.