JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 63

Question 63

Sentence Structure

Complete the sentence with the correct option: Will they sign any contracts at the Fair? They will not only sign the contracts but a lot of goods ________ as well

  1. A.will buy
  2. B.to buy
  3. C.they buy
  4. D.they bought
  5. E.will be bought
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (will be bought)

Explanation

'A lot of goods' is the subject of the second part, and goods are bought by someone, so the future passive 'will be bought' is needed.