JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 53

Question 53

Conjunctions

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: I am not attending ________ is my wife.

  1. A.whereas
  2. B.neither
  3. C.either
  4. D.but
  5. E.since
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (neither)

Explanation

To add a second negative statement we use 'neither' + auxiliary + subject: neither is my wife.